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SAMe
S-Adenosylmethionine
Beneficial for joint
function and degeneration
SAMe is a natural form of bioactive
methionine. It is a result of the conversion of methionine by ATP and
the enzyme SAMe synthetase. It is used by the body to produce the
neurotransmitters dopamine, norepinepherine, and serotonin. It is also
used in the production and protection of DNA and RNA, and in the
production of phosphatidylcholine, which may be beneficial in keeping
cell membranes in a youthful state. SAMe is utilized by almost every
cell of the body and that is why it has such a wide variety of benefits.
SAMe is used by the body in the following
metabolic pathways, methylation, synthesis of polyamines, and trans-sulphuration.
Methylation is involved in protection or transformation of other
molecules such as DNA and homocysteine. Synthesis of polyamines results
in cell growth, gene expression, neuron regeneration, etc. and trans-sulphuration
is the synthesis of L-cysteine, glutathione and other sulfate groups,
which are involved in liver support and detoxification.
In Chinese medicine the liver is thought of as the seat of emotion and
compromised liver function is thought to be involved in mood. Research
has shown SAMe as being of benefit in lowering elevated liver enzymes.
It is suspected that SAMe protects synovial
cells by reversing glutathione depletion, thereby being beneficial for
compromised joint function and degeneration. Studies have shown that
during joint degeneration the synovial fluid may contain damaging
cytokines (TNF) and free radicals.
In addition, SAMe may protect proteoglycans (protein cells, composed of
keratin and chondroitin sulfate) and chondrocytes (cartilage cells, that
make proteoglycans and collagen) the components of the spongy tissues
between joint called cartilage that breaks down during joint
degeneration.*
For optimal
metabolism and utilization of SAMe, it should be taken with B6, B12 and
folic acid. Therefore we suggest Item no. 72580, HomoCysteine Metabolite
Formula or Item no. 73230, TMG (Trimethylglycine).
(20 tablets - 400 mg.)
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