S Adenosyl Methionine Sam

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S-Adenosyl methionine (SAM), also known under the commercial names of SAMe, SAM-e, or AdoMet, when marketed as controversial dietary supplement, is a common cosubstrate involved in methyl group transfers, transsulfuration, and aminopropylation. Although these anabolic reactions occur throughout the body, most SAM is produced and consumed in the liver.[1] More than 40 methyl transfers from SAM are known, to various substrates such as nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and secondar...

S-adenosyl-L-methionine, SAM-e

S-Adenosyl methionine (SAM), also known under the commercial names of SAMe, SAM-e, or AdoMet, when marketed as controversial dietary supplement, is a common cosubstrate involved in methyl group transfers, transsulfuration, and aminopropylation. Although these anabolic reactions occur throughout the body, most SAM is produced and consumed in the liver.[1] More than 40 methyl transfers from SAM are known, to various substrates such as nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and secondar...

S-adenosyl-L-methionine, SAM-e

S-Adenosyl methionine (SAM), also known under the commercial names of SAMe, SAM-e, or AdoMet, when marketed as controversial dietary supplement, is a common cosubstrate involved in methyl group transfers, transsulfuration, and aminopropylation. Although these anabolic reactions occur throughout the body, most SAM is produced and consumed in the liver.[1] More than 40 methyl transfers from SAM are known, to various substrates such as nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and secondar...

I am suffering from fatty liver. My SGPT (ALT) is 295 now. Doctor prescribed me NUSAM 400. I want to know how good it is and regarding side effect. As it is very costly, 10 tablet strip cost Rs. 408.00, i want to know if any tablet exists with same composition with lesser price and if as good as NUSAM? ## Hi MIKEB, Based on my research, NUSAM 400 is a nutritional supplement that contains the active ingredient S-Adenosyl methionine (ademetionine, AdoMet, SAM, SAMe, SAM-e). In the United States and Canada, SAM is sold as a nutritional supplement under the marketing name SAM-e (also spelled SAME or SAMe; pronounced "sam ee" or "Sammy"). SAM is also marketed under the Gumbaral, Samyr, Adomet, Heptral, Agotan, Donamet, Isimet and Admethionine brand names as a prescription dru...

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I have got fatty and enlarged liver. I was alcoholic since last 10 years. My daily consumption was 6 to 7 pegs. I have stopped taking alcohol since last 2 years. Recently due to some other problem I am under the treatment of a famous gastroenterologist in Kolkata. He has prescribed me NUSAM 400 Mg 1 tab thrice daily along with other medicines (tab Razo 20 mg, Pentasa 500 mg etc.). Now I want to know the following: 1) How long I have to take NUSAM 400? 2) Is there any side effect of NUSAM 400? Is there any alternative cheaper medicine equivalent to Nusam 400? ## Hello Birendra, Based on my research, NUSAM 400 is a nutritional supplement that contains the active ingredient S-Adenosyl methionine (ademetionine, AdoMet, SAM, SAMe, SAM-e). In the United States and Canada, SAM is sold as a nut...

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I am suffering from GOUT due to uric acid. every year it occurs twice ie after 6 months regularly from last 5 years. generally it use to be for 4-7 days, but this time it has attacked more than a month. Along with endocap SR, doctor has prescribed me NUSAM 400. Does it have any side effect if I take these medicines for more than a month? Kindly suggest me....... ## Hi Deepak, Based on my research, NUSAM 400 is a nutritional supplement that contains the active ingredient S-Adenosyl methionine (ademetionine, AdoMet, SAM, SAMe, SAM-e). In the United States and Canada, SAM is sold as a nutritional supplement under the marketing name SAM-e (also spelled SAME or SAMe; pronounced "sam ee" or "Sammy"). SAM is also marketed under the Gumbaral, Samyr, Adomet, Heptral, Agotan, Dona...

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What are S-Adenosyl Methionine Tablets made by BRAINWAVE Healthcare Pvt Ltd. used for? ## What is S-methiwave-200mg for? ## What is s- methiwave for ## Please let me know the composition of S.Methiwave-200 and also its usage. I am taking this drug on prescription of a psychiatrist, Dr. Sameer Parekh of Max Hospital. ## Please let me know your condition it has been prescribed to me also by same doctor ## Is psychosis curable

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S-adenosyl-L-methionine, SAM-e

S-Adenosyl methionine (SAM), also known under the commercial names of SAMe, SAM-e, or AdoMet, when marketed as controversial dietary supplement, is a common cosubstrate involved in methyl group transfers, transsulfuration, and aminopropylation. Although these anabolic reactions occur throughout the body, most SAM is produced and consumed in the liver.[1] More than 40 methyl transfers from SAM are known, to various substrates such as nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and secondar...

Why and when is this prescribed? What does it do? Is it to be taken long term? ## why is methiwave 200 mg priscribed and what are the side effects ## S-Methiwave contains S-Adenosyl Methionine, commonly referred to in the U.S. and Canada as SAM-e and sold as an over the counter supplement. Trials have shown it to help with depression, the pain of Osteoarthritis and liver disease. The listed side effects may include: diarrhea, anxiety, headache and insomnia. Learn more: As to how long it should be used, since the only information I have is on its use as a natural supplement, I am afraid I have no details on that. Have you discussed it with your doctor? ## I am taking s-methiwave twice a day since three months along with fluoxetin,loranaxit-1 and qutan25.can you tell me how does it help a...

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I have been prescribed Ademax-200 BD for back pain. please write what is its chemicals composition or what it contains. regards ## S-ADENOSYL-L-METHIONINE 200 MG ## S-Adenosyl-L-methionine disulfate p-toluensulfonate equivalent to S-Adenosyl-L-methionine ion 200 mg ## S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine disulfate p toluensulfonate equivalent to S Adenosyl L methionine ion 200 mg ## Yes, it's very commonly referred to as Sam-E, which is really a nutritional supplement. Learn more Sam_E information here. Are there any other questions or comments?

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S-Adenosyl Methionine ## S-Adenosyl Methionine (SAM-e)

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Is Heptral the same as SAM-e (brand names?). When Heptral is recommended, SAM-e can be bought? ## Hello, Kris! How are you? Yes, they are both just different brand names for S-adenosyl-L-methionine. Is there anything else I can help with?

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