Sam-e – the Natural Antidepressant |
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SAMe (pronounced sammy), vital for normal brain functioning, is made throughout the body using protein found in the diet. SAMe facilitates the manufacture of chemical messengers called neurotransmitters, including serotonin. Both serotonin and SAMe levels are lower than normal in people with depression. Available in Italy since 1977, dozens of published studies endorse SAMe, reporting that its effectiveness equals or exceeds that of conventional antidepressants, with a rapid 7-day onset of action and few side effects. Over 1 million Europeans take SAMe for the treatment of depression, fibromyalgia, and arthritis. Depression is a highly treatable condition. Read more about depression at www.1-clinical-depression.com. If you have depression, I strongly recommend that you collaborate with a mental health professional in planning a comprehensive treatment strategy, which could include SAMe. These comments are intended to provide information about one alternative treatment approach, not as a substitute for medical advice. Find referrals for your holistic health needs through the American Holistic Medical Association at www.holisticmedicine.org. SAMe is a non-toxic, natural substance. Take enteric-coated SAMe (200 mg active SAMe per tablet) 30 minutes before meals, avoiding bedtime as it may cause insomnia. Start with 200 mg each morning, increasing to 200 mg twice daily for two weeks and assess improvement. The dose may be increased to 400 mg 2-4 times daily. SAMe is safe for use in combination with other antidepressants except MAO inhibitors. It should not be used in bipolar disorder because of risk of mania. Cost is an issue. At warehouse clubs, SAMe costs about 55 cents per 200 mg tablet. Vitamin B12, folate (folic acid) and vitamin C are required to synthesize neurotransmitters like serotonin. Up to 35% of people with depression are folate deficient. To maintain optimal brain functioning, take folate 800 mcg, vitamin B12 800-1000 mcg, vitamin B6 50-100 mg, vitamin E 200-400 IU, and vitamin C 1000 mg daily. Modern food offers fewer nutrients, while stress levels raise nutrient requirements, making a high potency multivitamin with minerals essential for everyone. For more information, see the book Stop Depression Now: SAM-e by Richard Brown M.D. For more information on this therapist and other articles, visit www.therapylinx.com! |
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