SAM-e may keep you on your feet physically and emotionally. Researchers found that this amino acid compound can reduce the pain of osteoarthritis as effectively as NSAIDs, while a Harvard study indicates it reduces depression. And in Europe, it's used to treat liver disease.
Conditions
- Depression
- Liver disease
- Pain reliever
Recommendations
- Up to 1,200 mg, but start low (200 mg daily) and increase the dosage over a few days
- Take with a B-complex vitamin to avoid a homocysteine buildup
Interactions & Side Effects
- Antidepressants. Ask your doctor
- Levodopa for Parkinson's. May reduce side effects, but may also mitigate effectiveness over time
