Lysine

Recipes

no recipes found (no foods contain this substance)

Foods

20 foods containing this substance

Almonds

Vitamin E, plant protein, and healthy fats

Beef

High creatine, CoQ10, heme iron, and complete protein

Black Beans

Legume with polyphenols and protein; optimal soaking conditions detailed

Cashews

Plant protein and zinc source

Chia Seeds

ALA omega-3, fiber, and minerals

Chicken

Complete protein with niacin, zinc, and tryptophan

Chickpeas

Legume providing protein, fiber, folate, magnesium, and B6

Eggs

Complete protein with choline, B vitamins, and phospholipids

Flax Seeds

ALA omega-3 and soluble fiber source

Lentils

Legume rich in protein, fiber, folate, iron, and prebiotics

Milk

Complete protein, nicotinamide riboside, and calcium

Oats

Beta-glucans, tryptophan, and B vitamins for gut and neurotransmitter support

Peanuts

Niacin, resveratrol, and plant protein for NAD+ and mitochondrial support

Quinoa

Pseudograin with complete protein, magnesium, and GABA potential in sourdough

Salmon

Oily fish rich in EPA/DHA, protein, and B vitamins

Sunflower Seeds

Thiamine source and sunflower lecithin precursor

Tempeh

Fermented soy providing probiotics and enhanced nutrient bioavailability

Tofu

Soy-based protein source with isoflavones and choline

Walnuts

ALA omega-3, polyphenols, and ellagitannins for urolithin A production

Yogurt

Fermented dairy providing probiotics and complete protein

Biological Mechanisms and Implications

No biological targets found for substance: Lysine

References

• Lysine is essential and often limiting in grains; pairing grains with legumes improves EAA completeness and supports neurotransmitter precursor balance
• Complementary protein strategies are important for plant-based diets to ensure adequate intake of all essential amino acids