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EBV Virus trigger /// PLEASE READ BEFORE USE
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE READ
I'm only giving this one star so people will read this and hopefully be informed. I'm sure the product works great for most people, but I did not know at the time of ordering this that L-Arginine can be a trigger for EBV (Epstein-Barr Virus) which is a very serious health issue for a quite a few people, including myself. I have been diagnosed with mono 4 times now. If you don't know the relationship between EBV and mono, please research.
I followed the recommended use for a few nights and woke up one day with my lymph nodes swollen and my neck and head sore. L-arginine can make EBV resurface if you've had a run in with it before. For most people, it will not happen, but for some with weaker immune systems or health problems it can be a huge trigger (especially in this high dosage) for it to surface. EBV is a herpes family virus, and L-arginine has been linked to triggering any of the herpes family virus that people may carry.
Please be safe with this, and do your research, because I am paying for it now with many health issues. Also research foods that are high in L-arginine if you are having problems. Be safe! I hope this helps someone. <3
June 2016 · Health and Household · verified purchase