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Definition

SAMe (or S-adenosyl-L-methionine) is a naturally occurring chemical that is found throughout the entire body. It is involved in many chemical reactions that are necessary for life. SAMe is available as a natural dietary supplement that can be found at some pharmacies or health food stores, and can be purchased without a prescription.

Purpose

People take supplements of SAMe for many reasons including its possible antidepressant effects. Some evidence suggests that...