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I've read about several different forms of SAMe. Is one form better than another?

Written by Tod Cooperman, M.D.

Updated December 12, 2019 ⓘ

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Answer:

SAMe is promoted to help with depression and joint pain. It is sold in different forms, depending on the compound used to stabilize it and help prevent degradation. Details about the various forms (tosylate, disulfate tosylate, disulfate ditosylate, and 1,4-butanedisulfonate), including evidence and what to look for on the label, are discussed in the SAMe Supplements Review >>

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