SAM-e as SAMenhanced

S-adenosylmethionine (SAM-e) belongs to a class of compounds that act as methyl donors, which is to say it can transfer a methyl group, i.e., one carbon atom attached to three hydrogen atoms (CH3), to another compound or substance. Many vitally important natural biochemical processes in the human body , such as mood regulation tied into depression, rely on methyl donation or methylation. Normally, SAM-e is produced in our bodies from the amino acid methionine and the cells own 'fuel', adenosine triphosphate (ATP). However, various natural disease states as well as certain mood disorders can outstrip the body's ability to generate SAM-e. Aging, too, may result in declines in SAM-e. Given this, it makes sense that supplementation should replenish SAM-e and result in health benefits. And it does, at least according to hundreds of studies.

As a result of the incredible array of human studies done on SAM-e, it has been approved in Europe as a prescription antidepressant(depression cure) for many years. It has also shown effectiveness in terms of helping tame inflammation and pain in people suffering from osteoarthritis and similar conditions.

NOTE TO CONSUMERS: SAM-e can increase serum homocysteine levels in the absence of sufficient folic acid or B12 (Homocysteine plays a role in circulatory disease). Consumers who use SAM-e should pick up a premium folic acid and B12 rich supplement, such as time released Nutracene© www.nutracene.com