Natural Depression Supplements: Taking Sam-e For Fighting Depression
Many
people looking for alternatives to prescription depression medication
turn to natural, inexpensive cures for depression.
Fortunately,
many people are able to
significantly reduce or even
eliminate symptoms of depression through natural depression
supplements. Of course,
it is important to consult with a
medical professional, but there are growing numbers of M.D.s and
natural paths
that are supportive of taking herbs for helping depression.
SAM-e, or
S-adenosyl-methionine, sometimes
referred to as
S-Adenosylmethionine or S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine, is a naturally
ocurring substance that many believe is one of the most promising new
natural
depression supplements. In North
America it is sold as SAM-E, SAMe or SAME. Some
research has shown that taking SAM-e for treating depression is
effective. There is some indication it may be a natural
treatment for liver disease, and a helpful supplement for the
pain of
osteoarthritis. One benefit of SAM-e for helping depression quickly is
that it
usually acts much quicker than prescription medications.
The depression supplement SAM-e
is
made from the amino acid
methionine and ATP. SAM-e is a methyl donor involved in the making of
dozens of
important compounds in the body. SAM-e has been available by
prescription in
Europe for many years as an antidepressant but has been available over
the
counter in the US only since about 1996. Some doctors in Europe
prescribe
SAM-e for the therapy of many conditions, including
depression, chronic
fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia." Much research needs to be
done regarding using SAM-e for fighting depression, but it
looks as though
it is one of the more promising natural depression treatments.
Because Sam-e
is a relatively new and unexplored alternative depression treatment,
there is not
yet a
consensus on the ideal dosage. Before
taking SAM-e or other natural herbs for depression, read carefully several different sources of information
about
this and other natural depression treatments, as well as medical
treatments for depression, and consult with a medical
professional in order to make the most informed decision possible regarding this and other natural depression supplements.
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