SAMe (S-adenosyl-methionine) is used to treat depression and joint pain. It is a prescription medication in European countries, but sold as a supplement in the U.S. where annual sales are close to $100 million.
Our previous tests of SAMe supplements found that not all contained the listed amounts of this expensive ingredient. But the most recent testing identified ten products that contained their claimed amounts.
In this Review, you'll get ConsumerLab's test results for eleven SAMe supplements as well as information about a product similar to one that passed testing. We'll tell you what to look for and what to look out for, so you'll understand the potential benefits and risks of SAMe supplements.
You must subscribe to get the full test results and ConsumerLab recommendations. In this comprehensive report, you'll discover:
- Which products passed our tests and why.
- What SAMe may do — and may not do.
- Suggested dosage.
- Cautions and potential side effects.

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