Information regarding the Anti Viral Diet created for use in our office:
In our clinical experience, we have seen how certain foods can contribute to certain conditions based on their chemical makeup. In particular, there are many foods that can flare-up or lengthen a viral immune challenge. These foods are high in amino acid (a normal component of proteins) called Arginine, and usually low in an amino acid called Lysine. Arginine is not harmful, but if it is consumed in larger quantities than Lysine, it is known to stimulate viral growth. Lysine is suppressive to viral growth—some people even take it in pill form to prevent outbreaks of cold sores, etc. The doctors can determine if Lysine supplements would be helpful in your case, or if other immune support will be more helpful.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15989381
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6262023/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3115841/
The following is the handout we use in our office
