Sam e

SAM-e is the commonly used name for S-Adenosyl-Methionine.  SAM-e occurs naturally in every living cell and takes part in several biological reactions in the human body.  SAM-e is also thought to be effective for depression and arthritis.

SAM-e has generated a lot of interest as an antidepressant since it seems to have fewer side effects than some other antidepressants and works relatively quickly.  SAM-e has been available in Europe for twenty years, it was only introduced to the US in February 1999. SAM-e was the hottest-selling dietary supplement in the United States in 1999. In Europe it is known as "SAMe", but to avoid people pronouncing it "same", the name was changed to SAM-e when it was brought to the US. 

SAM-e is sold as a prescription drug in Europe, and is available in the US over the counter. SAM-e is sold in the United States as a dietary supplement and is therefore not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  Product labels for dietary supplements cannot make overt health claims to treating anything.  Due to the unregulated status of SAM-e there are significant differences among the types of SAM-e on the market.

Sam e related topics: Depression, Antidepressants, Mood Elevators, Natural Antidepressants, Natural Mood Elevators, Postpartum Depression, S-Adenosyl-Methionine, Sam e Depression, Serotonin

Sam e Nutraceutical Products: Methylate