They are both nucleic acids. Regarding structure, DNA and RNA are similar because they are both built of nucleotides, structures consisting of one nucleobase, a sugar (ribose or deoxyribose respectively) and a phosphate group.
Recent intake recommendations to meet the lysine requirement range from 64 to 30 mg/(kg Â· d) for 0.5-y infants and adults (>18 y), respectively. Lysine intake in the Western human diet is in the range 40â180 mg/(kg Â· d). An upper limit of 300â400 mg/(kg Â· d) can be considered in humans. l-Lysine is a basic amino acid characterized by the presence of an amino group at the end of a 4-carbon aliphatic side chain [-(CH 2) 4-NH 3 +].
How Much Lysine Do Horses Need? The NRC estimates that the daily lysine needs of mature 1,100 pound horses range from 23 grams for idle horses to 46 grams for horses in intense work.Growing horses have the greatest need for quality protein.or foals and weanlings up to one year, feed 2 scoops (6 grams l-lysine) per day. Feed mature horses 1 to 3 scoops daily, depending upon activity. Broodmares, breeding stallions, horses in heavy training or competition: 2 to 3 scoops daily.