S-adenosylmethionine
Universal methyl donor
S-adenosylmethionine is a compound naturally produced in the body from the amino acid methionine and ATP.
It serves as a methyl donor in countless biochemical reactions, including the synthesis of neurotransmitters, proteins, and DNA.
Often abbreviated SAM or SAMe, it's sold as a dietary supplement marketed for depression, joint pain, and liver health: My doctor suggested trying SAMe for my mood.
Sulfur-bearing essential amino-acid
- ATPCell's energy molecule
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- homocysteineMethionine breakdown product
- sulfurYellow combustible element
enzyme · biosynthesis · metabolism · catalysis · substrate · coenzyme · cellular · amino acid
Condition of body connections
- depressionProlonged low state
- osteoarthritisCartilage breakdown in joints
- fibromyalgiaChronic widespread musculoskeletal pain condition
- nutraceuticalHealth-benefit food product
capsule · tablet · dosage · bioavailability · oral · over-the-counter · natural remedy · holistic
Drug treating persistent despair
- cholestasisImpaired hepatic bile drainage
- intrahepaticWithin the liver
- clinical trialHuman subject research experiment
- efficacyAbility to produce results
tolerability · psychiatric · rheumatology · gastroenterology · symptom relief · placebo-controlled · double-blind · side effects
methionine
Sulfur-bearing essential amino-acid
- ATPCell's energy molecule
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- homocysteineMethionine breakdown product
sulfur · enzyme · biosynthesis · metabolism · catalysis · substrate · coenzyme · cellular · amino acid · epigenetics
joint health
Condition of body connections
- depressionProlonged low state
- osteoarthritisCartilage breakdown in joints
- fibromyalgiaChronic widespread musculoskeletal pain condition
nutraceutical · capsule · tablet · dosage · bioavailability · oral · over-the-counter · natural remedy · holistic · alternative medicine
antidepressant
Drug treating persistent despair
- cholestasisImpaired hepatic bile drainage
- intrahepaticWithin the liver
- clinical trialHuman subject research experiment
efficacy · tolerability · psychiatric · rheumatology · gastroenterology · symptom relief · placebo-controlled · double-blind · side effects · drug interaction