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S-adenosyl-methionine

S-adenosyl-methionine is the most important methyl donor in the body.

It is sometimes referred to as S-Adenosylmethionine or S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine.

In the United States it is sold as a nutritional supplement under the marketing name SAM-e (also spelled SAME or SAMe; pronounced "sam ee"). This means it doesn't have to pass the FDA's tests required of drugs.

Some research[1] has shown that taking SAM-e on a regular basis can help fight depression, liver disease, and the pain of osteoarthritis.

01-04-2007 01:16:19
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