SAMe

For Liver Support, Depression and Arthritis

Classified as a prescription drug in Germany, Russia, Italy, and Spain, SAMe has been the subject of studies on depression at Harvard Medical School, the University of California, and King’s College Hospital in London. What these studies have shown is that SAMe influences brain chemicals by helping to convert the feel-good neurotransmitters norepinephrine into epinephrine, and serotonin into melatonin. It is also involved in the formation of myelin, the white sheath that surrounds nerve cells. It can improve brain-cell membrane fluidity.

Not an herb, or even a vitamin, SAMe is a substance produced in every living organism on the planet. In fact, our bodies produce about eight grams of SAMe per day. More than half of that amount is produced in the liver. For this reason it has been used effectively as a treatment for liver disease, especially alcohol-induced damage. (See the anti-alcohol antioxidant).

But there is so much more to know about SAMe than its mood enhancing effects. Click on the links below and read all about what it does for osteoarthritis and liver disease as well.

Each bottle contains 60 tablets and each tablet contains 400mg twice the amount of other manufacturers.

How Does SAMe Work?

Click here to read the full US Government report on the efficacy of taking SAMe for depression, liver infirmity, and osteoarthritis.

What's new on the SAMe front--does SAMe boost other antidepressants?

SAMe is involved in over 40 biochemical reactions

SAMe and Methylation

SAMe was shown to be an effective antidepressant without the side effect profile often associated with several prescription treatments such as weight gain, dry mouth, loss of libido, insomnia. . .

1. SAMe was shown to mitigate depressive symptoms in as little as 7days.
2. SAMe is non-toxic and relatively free of side effects.
3. SAMe was shown to be effective in mitigating signs and symptoms of postpartum psychological distress.
4. SAMe was shown to be effective in treating depressed postmenopausal women.
5. SAMe was shown to be effective in reducing prolactin levels in depressed patients-high prolactin levels are associated with decreased libido.
   
6. SAMe was shown to be effective in treating depression in patients with fibromyalgia and Parkinson's disease.
7. SAMe was shown to be effective in treating depression in patients with HIV.

Click here  to read the full US Government report on the efficacy of taking SAMe for depression, liver infirmity, and osteoarthritis.

Click here to see a list of SAMe Clinical Studies

Take a look at these Health Bulletins for more information:

1.  Active Mind, Body Linked to Brain Growth
2.  Warning Signs of Depression
3.  New Signs of Hope for the Chronically Depressed
4.  Physical activity may protect against the development of depression
5.  Mice Bred to Be Nervous May Offer Clues About Anxiety in People