How to Pronounce "lysine"

word

ˈɫaɪsin

LYE-seen

ˈlaɪsiːn

LYE-seen

Definition

Lysine is an essential amino acid, meaning your body needs it but cannot produce it, so you must get it from food like meat, dairy, and some beans.

American English

ˈɫaɪsin

British English

ˈlaɪsiːn

LYE-seen

Meat and eggs are good sources of lysine.

Your body cannot make lysine, so you need to get it from food.

Some beans contain a lot of lysine.

Athletes sometimes take lysine supplements to help their muscles recover.