You may have heard that SAM-e is a good supplement for anxiety or depression, but you may have questions such as:

• • What is a reputable product?

• • How can I guarantee that I am getting what I pay for?

• • Does it have any medications or other supplements that it doesn’t mix well with?

• • Are there any other beneficial effects of taking sam e?

• • Should I be concerned about any side effects?

Research is emerging and ongoing, however, there is definitely some evidence that shows SAM-e may be beneficial for some people with depressive symptoms.

It is worth remembering that it is important to be guided by your health professional about what is right for you.

Reputable Products

There is always a danger of buying random products either in the local health food store or chemist, let alone online.

Just because someone has told you something positive about any supplement or you have read a testimonial, doesn’t necessarily mean it is the right option for you.

And will the product you buy contain the actual supplement, or be mixed with fillers or other concerning contaminants.

We have done our research and the hard work for you and have 4 different sam e supplements that we comfortably recommend.

Get what you pay for

All of the following products have been independently clinically tested and have been shown to contain the quantity of sam e within each dose.

Nature’s Trove SAM-e 

This is a great value product, with the lowest cost per dose in the list.  Even though the initial outlay may be a little higher, this will serve you for some time ahead. It is GMO-free, peanut-free, kosher, and contains no gluten, shellfish, tree nuts, fish, or animal byproducts.

Doctor’s Best SAM-e  

It’s enteric-coated, which means it releases once it is lower into your digestive system and less like to cause irritation (which can be an issue for lower-performing products. This particular supplement Is vegan, which we know will be a big plus for animal-loving people out there. Plus it is gluten, wheat, and yeast-free, which is a big bonus for celiacs, people with gluten sensitivity, and people who struggle with yeast intolerance. Like we said, it has been independently tested and shown to contain the active ingredient in the dose stated on the bottle.

Swanson Ultra High Potency SAM-e

This is another great value product and one of the benefits is that you don’t have to buy a huge number of tablets in one purchase in order to get that value.

Bioceuticals Sam-e

This product we stock in-house at the clinic and we have the capacity to create a unique online purchasing option for you.  We love the bioceuticals brand as they have rigorous testing and do lots of additional research on their products. If you are specifically interested in this one, please contact us directly and we can discuss it.

There are some people taking specific medications and drug interactions to avoid with SAM-e and it is important to be aware of this.

1. 1. • • If you are taking prescription antidepressants, this is especially important if you are taking clomipramine.
      • • Diagnosed bipolar disorder.
      • • Use with caution by people with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder, or Parkinson’s disease.
      • • Speak to a health professional if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.

Other potential benefits of SAM-e

There has been some research showing a beneficial effect for people with symptoms related to osteoarthritis and in particular, can work well in conjunction with aspirin.

In addition, there has been some possible benefits identified specifically for people diagnosed with fibromyalgia, as well as some liver problems, such as cirrhosis.

Research is emerging and often changing as new developments occur.

Any side effects to look out for

It can sometimes cause increased wind and other digestive symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, constipation.  Other reported issues include dry mouth, headache, mild insomnia, anorexia, sweating, dizziness, and nervousness, especially at higher doses. It can also make some people with depression feel anxious, so this is particularly important to be aware of.

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We hope you have enjoyed our summary of is Sam E a good supplement for anxiety or depression, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and let us know your thoughts.