Description
Ingredients in Viraclear have been shown to or may:
- Relieve the symptoms of cold sores.
- Reduce the frequency and recurrence of cold sores.
- Provides 1600mg of lysine hydrochloride per day with Astragalus.
Clinical benefits:
- May reduce the symptoms, frequency and recurrence of cold sores.
- Viraclear contains nutrients that have been shown to reduce the symptoms and severity of cold sore lesions and reduce cold sore recurrence.
- Vitamin C may inhibit herpes simplex virus-1 through its role in the formation of dehydroascorbic acid and its ability to inhibit certain kinases and enzymes involved in vital replication.
- Zinc has been shown to inactivate herpes simplex virus-1 by inhibiting the maturation of capsid proteins, hindering their use as structural components of the HSV-1 virus.
- Astragalus is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to maintain healthy immune function and may also assist in strengthening the immune system.
- Lysine may reduce cold sore symptoms via inhibiting the replication of herpes simplex virus-1. This is by competing with arginine which is required for HSV-1 replication.
| Each tablet contains: |
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| Extracts equivalent to: |
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| Astragalus membranaceus, root dry (Astragalus) | 2.0 g |
| Lysine hydrochloride | 800 mg |
| Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) | 250 mg |
| Zinc sulfate monohydrate | 33 mg |
| Equivalent Zinc | 12 mg |
Free from animal products, dairy protein, lactose, eggs, gluten, wheat, nuts, yeast, soy protein, starches and salt.. Free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives.
- Always read the label. Follow the directions for use.
- If symptoms persist, consult your healthcare professional.
TGA Listed product with Aust L 354064.
Download TGA Public Summary for TGA published information including excipients, which are listed under 'Other Ingredients'.