Contains no: milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Directions: Take two (2) tablets two to three times daily in divided doses morning, midday, and late afternoon, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Take folic acid, vitamins B12 and B6 when using SAMe. Taking this product with food may prevent gastrointestinal upset.
Caution: SAMe should not be taken by those diagnosed with bipolar disorder.
SAMe occurs naturally in the body; it is concentrated in the liver and brain and is a major methyl donor in the synthesis of hormones, nucleic acids, proteins, and phospholipids, catecholamines, and other neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin. SAMe is required for the synthesis of norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin, and also plays a role in other intracellular metabolic pathways.24 SAMe facilitates glutathione usage and maintains acetylcholine levels, which help enhance or maintain cognitive function and attenuate or prevent aggression of aging and neurodegeneration.
SAMe levels may become depleted from sickness and age. Supplementation of the co-factors — folate, trimethylglycine (TMG or betaine), vitamins B6 and B12, together with SAMe — appears to be an effective method to overcome this deficiency. There is evidence that SAMe helps to synthesize phosphatidylcholine, which keeps cell membranes fluid, and is used in the brain to make the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.16,17,19,22-23,25
In 2002, an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services conducted a meticulous evaluation of SAMe. Their findings show the efficacy of SAMe in helping maintain stable mood and joint function, without any side effects.26 Since aging people often suffer joint discomfort and immobilization, SAMe addresses multiple problems people face as they grow older.18,27-32 In addition, SAMe has multi-modal mechanisms of action that are used throughout the body, and especially in the liver, which help maintain liver health. SAMe facilitates healthy methylation enzymatic processes and boosts hepatic levels of the critical antioxidant glutathione. When liver function is compromised, glutathione is depleted, which leads to free radical damage.
*Statements on this site have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
Products on this site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Prices are subject to change at anytime and without notice.
The majority of the product information has been reprinted from the manufacturer.
