Lysine has been investigated for use in osteoporosis. Specifically, lysine increases the intestinal absorption and reduces the renal elimination of calcium. 2 , 34 , 35 Additionally, lysine plays a role in the cross-linking process of bone collagen.
Apples, diced or sliced 1 pound (3 med.) equals 2 3/4 cups (1 apple equals almost 1 cup). Apricots, dried 1 pound equals 3 cups (4 1/2 cups cooked). Apricots, fresh 1 pound (5 to 8 medium) equals 2 1/4 cups sliced. Bananas 1 pound (3 to 4 medium) equals 2 cups sliced, 1 1/3 cups mashed. Berries (except strawberries) 1 pound equals 2 cups Cherries, canned 15-ounce can equals 1 3/4 to 2 cups Dates, pitted 1 pound equals 2 1/2 cups
Apples, canned, sweetened, sliced, drained, heated: 1 cup slices (204.0 g) 0.4: 34.4: 0.9: 2: 136.7: MORE: Apples, dehydrated (low moisture), sulfured, uncooked: 1 cup (60.0 g) 0.8: 56.1: 0.3: 3.5: 207.6: MORE: Apples, dehydrated (low moisture), sulfured, stewed: 1 cup (193.0 g) 0.5: 38.4: 0.2: 2.5: 142.8: MORE: Apples, dried, sulfured, uncooked: 1 cup (86.0 g) 0.8: 56.7: 0.3: 3.5: 209