Is Lysine HCl vegetarian?

The hydrochloride salt form of lysine, an essential alpha-amino acid used as a precursor to proteins; in cosmetics it is used as a moisturizing and conditioning agent. It can be produced via bacterial fermentation or from animal or plant protein hydrolysis.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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