I've been taking two huge scoops of collagen peptides and swallowing 4 monolauren capsules with it several times a day for a several days now and feeling great with no signs of a cold sore erupting. I'm thinking I may have killed off the virus and can taper down on the monolauren. I've also started taking betaine HCL a few days ago so that may have something to do with it. I'm thinking it's time to quit taking the monolauren for a while and see if I can continue to take the collagen without getting a cold sore and the aches and body pains that come along with it. I did notice that my joints felt fantastic ever since the first day I started taking betaine HCL. I think it's because the hydrochloric acid in my stomach is much stronger, enabling me do digest collagen a lot better. Maybe that means that there is less for the virus to consume and everything is working together in harmony. I've also notice my skin is the best it's ever been. It is nearly Acne free and the age lines in my face from being 60 years old have faded. So much in fact that I've noticed white lines that have never seen the light of day coming out. I feel like I need to get them tanned to match the rest of my face but I'm in no hurry, as I see them as a marker of huge and rapid improvement. Something is definitely working and I feel I am on the right track!