SAMe Description

SAMe - SAMe is an amino acid. SAMe is actually short for S-Adenosyl Methionine, a naturally occurring substance in the human brain. SAMe, or SAM-e, is pronounced "sammy" for convenience. SAMe acts on mood in the brain. It has been known for some time now that depressed individuals are unable, apparently, to produce SAMe naturally in the brain. SAMe supplementation will increase serotonin levels, as well as dopamine. Consequently, SAMe is noted as a mood improver and many use it for just that.

SAMe has other medicinal qualities. Notably, there is evidence that SAMe plays a significant role in cartilage formation as well as cartilage repair. Many persons with arthritis or arthritic symptoms have found some benefit with taking SAMe supplements.