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Step 1
Include lysine rich foods in your daily diet, as this amino acid helps to block the herpes virus to prevent cold sore outbreaks. Boost your intake by eating more turkey, avocados, ricotta cheese, eggs and even high quality dark chocolate. If you have severe cold sore outbreaks often, speak to a doctor about a lysine supplement.
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Step 2
Limit foods that are high in arginine, another amino acid that attaches to the herpes virus and allows it to gain strength. Arginine-rich foods include milk, nuts, needs and pork. Additionally, boosting your lysine intake will helps, as lysine will attach to molecules of arginine before the virus has a chance to.
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Step 3
Eat one serving of natural yogurt with live, active cultures each day to help fight bacteria that can cause cold sores. Treat an existing cold sore by eating two or three servings each day as well as applying yogurt directly to the cold sore itself














