Cold sores are caused by the Herpes simplex virus.1 While this might sound scary, this form of herpes is quite common globally and besides the cold sore, is often asymptomatic.1 This being said, certain foods can actually have an effect on how the body is able to heal from this infection.1 In order for this virus to prosper and replicate in the body, it requires arginine.1 Arginine is an amino acid responsible for aiding the bodys ability to create protein.2 It is also a vasodilator meaning that it dilates or opens blood vessels
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Vitamin B12: This vitamin is commonly associated with boosting energy and improving metabolic functions, assisting in the breakdown of food into energy more efficiently
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