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SAM-e / S-adenosylmethionine - Uses - Health Benefits - Side Effects

SAM-e (short for S-adenosylmethionine) is a dietary supplement. Information on the common uses, health benefits, and side effects of SAM-e products. SAM-e is not FDA approved for medical use, however it is available by prescription in Europe. SAM-e is often promoted to treat osteoarthritis and arthritis joint pain, depression, fibromyalgia, and other conditions.
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Is SAM-e as Effective as NSAIDs for Osteoarthritis?
The effectiveness of SAM-e compared to prescription drugs was reported by AHRQ.

Drugs A-Z - S-adenosyl-L-methionine, SAM-e
Patient education for S-adenosyl-L-methionine, SAM-e. S-adenosyl-L-methionine, also called ademetionine, SAM—E or S-adenosylmethionine (AdoMet, Gumbaral, SAM-e, Samyr) is a dietary supplement promoted for the treatment of depressed mood, osteoarthritis, and liver disease. Although not FDA approved for any medical use, SAM-e is being studied to see if it is effective for these purposes.

MSM and SAM-e: What Should People Know?
Nutritional supplements are getting more and more attention. People are searching for information on both MSM (the supplement touted by actor James Coburn) and SAM-e.

What Is SAM-e (S-adenosylmethionine)?
SAM-e (S-adenosylmethionine), a dietary supplement, may benefit osteoarthritis and depression.

04/12/2000: SAM-e History: What's Missing From SAM-e?
04/12/2000, Consumer Lab tests 13 brands of SAM-e and the results are surprising.

Profile: SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine)
Essential information and profile of the supplement SAMe (S-adenosylmethionine), from WholeHealthMD.

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