Associate Professor Markus Rinschen (IMAGE) Aarhus University Caption "The study shows that the intake of lysine protects the kidneys and prevents hypertensive kidney disease rather effectively," says Associate Professor Markus Rinschen. Credit Photographer: Simon Byrial Fischel Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.