L-Lysine HCl
- INCI:
- Lysine HCl
- Also known as:
- L-Lysine Hydrochloride · L-Lysine HCl · L-Lysine hydrochloride · Lysine
Essential amino acid used in the formulation of balanced feed for animal nutrition. It helps balance the amino acid profile of the diet and optimize the protein contribution, in accordance with applicable regulations. It is one of the most widely used limiting amino acids in diets for poultry and swine, and is also used in supplements and in cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations, where it is associated with collagen synthesis.
Functions
Typical applications
- Poultry feed
- Swine feed
- Low-protein diets
- Aquaculture
- Supplements and cosmetic or pharmaceutical formulations
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