Herpes outbreaks occur more frequently with arginine in the diet. On the other hand, lysine inhibits outbreaks. Both are common amino acids that occur in all foods. Here are some details:

Foods That Can Lower The Frequency of Your Herpes Outbreaks | Chic …

The second amino acid that has been associated with the herpes virus is arginine. The virus needs this amino acid to replicate and so a diet low in arginine can inhibit herpes. Foods high in arginine are: * legumes * nuts * whole grains …

I found a list of foods that is helpful for at least knowing where in your diet you might be getting too much arginine or too little lysine. This list is very helpful if you are aren’t quite sure how your diet might be influencing herpes symptoms. I’ve put the complete table on this page: Ratio of Lysine to Arginine in Certain Foods. It is easy to print off and keep handy for easy reference.

All the best in natural health,

Dr. D