So....I'm confused. - Herpes Message Board

BlackAmex · 01-07-2006, 07:15 PM

Some things I'm not clear on - I was really hoping someone heare might have some advice.....:

I've read tofu is good for preventing ob's, and I've also read to avoid it while having an ob. Does anyone know?

I've read lysine can help, but maybe not for type 2. Does it only help prevent type 1?

Is garlic oil available in a pill?

Thanks.

keepsgoin · 01-08-2006, 06:54 AM

I think different people have different things set off an OB of herpes. I have also read that red wine is good then read that red wine is bad? As far a tofu, I've only heard to avoid it, never heard it was good for it. I've not read that lysine does nothing for type 2 herpes. I'm taking it and it's certainly not hurting any. My 2nd OB was very mild so maybe the lysine helped or maybe not. I have heard no side affects from it so I guess I'll just keep taking it. I buy garlic pills in odorless gel caps and break them open and apply. I can tell you that this works. My BF gets cold sores and if he will put garlic on at the first sign of it, he doesn't get a big cold sore..it just goes away!