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Your body thrives on balance—and when you’re living with herpes, understanding the balance between lysine and arginine can make a big difference.

✨ Lysine helps slow down herpes virus replication and supports your immune system.

⚡️ Arginine, on the other hand, can feed the virus and trigger outbreaks when levels are high.

That’s why being mindful of your food choices isn’t about restriction—it’s about supporting your body’s natural defense so you can live in peace with your diagnosis. 💛

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