Natural Factors SAMe 200 mg, Tablets

Description

SAMe (pronounced “sammy”) is short for S-adenosyl-L-methionine or S-adenosyl-methionine, a natural molecule formed in the body by methionine and adenosyl-triphosphate (ATP). Supplemental SAMe helps to raise serotonin, dopamine, and phosphatidylserine levels.

MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS: 

S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe)     200 mg   (from 400 mg of S-adenosyl-L-methionine disulfate tosylate)

NON-MEDICINAL INGREDIENTS: Microcrystalline cellulose, enteric coating (arginine, glycerin, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), silica, sodium alginate), stearic acid, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), magnesium hydroxide, silica, calcium oxide.

RECOMMENDED USE: Helps support healthy mood balance and relieve osteoarthritic pain

RECOMMENDED DOSE: SAMe should always be taken on an empty stomach.
For mood balance: 1–4 tablets 2 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
For osteoarthritic pain: 1–3 tablets 2 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner.
Do not exceed a total of 8 tablets daily.
SAMe must be taken for a minimum of 2 weeks, at which time effects should be observed.

CAUTIONS: If you are taking anti-depressant medications, consult a health care practitioner prior to taking SAMe in place of or in addition to those medications. Not recommended for use in children. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not take at night as SAMe may cause anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia. People with bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) should not use SAMe unless under medical supervision. Possible side effects are: mild gastrointestinal upsets (such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and flatulence), anxiety, hyperactive muscle movement, insomnia, and hypomania. When these side effects occur, they often diminish with time or resolve with lower doses or cessation of use. There are no documented cases of allergies to SAMe. Keep out of the reach of children.

ALLERGEN STATEMENT: Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, egg, fish, shellfish, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians.