• Take a diet which is rich in the amino acid LYSINE. This is because lysine has been seen to prevent effective multiplication of the virus. So, increase your intake beans, lentils, cheese, nuts, soya beans (tofu), fenugreek seed, meat (red meat, pork), poultry, eggs, fish (cod and sardines).
• AVOID a diet rich in the amino acid ARGININE (which aids replication of HSV) such as chocolates, peanuts, wheat, raisins, etc.