What is the diet you should follow to prevent herpes breakouts? I know you can take L lysine but am curious what foods prevent breakouts also.
2006-08-29 11:49:46 · 5 answers · asked by Amanda 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Many people with herpes have reported that foods high in arginine, such as chocolate, peanuts and walnuts, may increase the chance and severity of outbreaks.
I have personally had genital herpes for over 5 years. I have not changed my diet at all. I eat and drink everything I used too. Everyone is different though. For some people, peanuts or walnuts will trigger an outbreak. Everyone has different things that can cause outbreaks. If a person has herpes they just need to pay attention to their body and things that may trigger an outbreak so they can avoid them in the future.
2006-08-29 22:35:49 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-01 12:29:25 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Herpes outbreak is caused by stress and illnesses.
Take any good diet. Nothing special. But remain healthy.
Triggers Of Herpes
The outbreak of active herpes can be controlled by anti-viral medications. It is easier to manage the outbreaks if you identify factors that trigger active herpes. What triggers the virus to cause active herpes again? It is believed that everyone has his/her own triggers. Over time, most of the herpes patients find out what triggers their herpes. The common triggers that you will be looking for are: stress (both physical and emotional), illness, steroids, sun exposure, poor diet, friction in the genital area because of obesity, tight clothing, etc.
2006-08-30 01:46:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stay away from chocolate and caffiene if possible, as these foods tend to create an imbalance in the amino acid lysine by introducing more Larganine. The Lysine supplements are very highly reccomended.
2006-09-02 07:44:24 · answer #5 · answered by jmiller 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lysine is the best supplement you can take, but you can also eat foods rich in Lysine such as most vegetables, chicken, turkey, and fish. Keep chocolate to a minimum.
2006-08-29 17:14:33 · answer #6 · answered by julesl68 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yogurt will help.
If you know any asian Indians they make Yogurt from milk that is really helpful.
Butter milk is good as well.
eat food that get your out let work well.
2006-08-29 12:01:14 · answer #7 · answered by FreeMedicalcamps.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋