Amino acid derivative
S-Adenosyl Methionine
S-adenosyl-L-methionine, usually shortened to SAMe, is a compound the body makes from the amino acid methionine. It is also manufactured as a supplement.
Also listed as SAME, SAMe, Ademethionine, S-adenosyl-L-methionine
Food supplies the starting material
The body makes SAMe from methionine, an amino acid found in food. The studies discussed here tested administered SAMe rather than a menu designed to deliver a therapeutic dose. Eating its precursor and taking a studied preparation therefore answer different questions. 1