SAMe 400 mg

SAMe 400 mg

Life Extension4.8 (3,799 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 60 Tablet(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$37.49 $0.62 per serving

Product analysis

50 out of 100

SAMe 400 mg has limited, context-dependent support for joint comfort and mood. The serving and unspecified preparation limit how directly those findings apply.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality20

The precise SAMe preparation is unspecified. Its declared amount does not establish the coating, stability or absorption of a particular tested preparation.

Ingredient Transparency63

The SAMe amount is stated. Its more precise form is unspecified, limiting comparisons with clearly identified preparations.

Value For Money40

The SAMe contribution has a moderate cost comparison. The available details do not establish a coating or delivery feature that would clearly justify additional cost.

Customer Satisfaction89

Customer ratings are strongly positive across a substantial number of entries. The larger pool gives a broader view of satisfaction without proving mood, joint or liver effects.

Product Focus71

A single active ingredient keeps the formula focused on SAMe. Mood and joint findings depend on particular regimens, while its metabolic role does not establish routine toxin clearance.

Format
Tablet
Container
60 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.62
Customer rating
4.8 · 3,799 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Mood Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Ingredient FitF PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
SAMe · 400 mg
Study evidence
SAMe Disputed 20 studies
Joint Health
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
SAMe · 400 mg
Study evidence
SAMe Supportive 9 studies
Liver & Detox
Impact
Highest effect
A Ingredient FitC- PathwaysA- EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
SAMe · 400 mg
Study evidence
SAMe Supportive 30 studies
Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
B- Ingredient FitF PathwaysC+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
SAMe · 400 mg
Study evidence
SAMe Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
S-Adenosyl-Methionine
400 mg 44
Adults 18–50
Report overview
SAMe · 400 mg OverallScore44
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD- Value
The serving provides 400 mg of SAMe at a low cost per 400 mg. Blister packaging is not documented. The active yield is not clearly separated from the salt weight.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability17

The SAMe salt form is not specified, leaving its stability unclear. Protective blister packaging is not documented, so moisture protection is unclear.
Stabilized Salt Form
The SAMe salt form is not specified, leaving its stability unclear.
Packaging Integrity
Protective blister packaging is not documented, so moisture protection is unclear.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency72

A serving lists 400 mg of SAMe. The amount is not clearly distinguished as active SAMe versus salt weight.
Active Dosage Strength
A serving lists 400 mg of SAMe.
Net SAMe Yield Transparency
The amount is not clearly distinguished as active SAMe versus salt weight.

Value40

The cost per 400 mg of SAMe is low. Enteric coating or delayed release is not documented, leaving protection from stomach acid uncertain.
Price Per 400mg Active Dose
The cost per 400 mg of SAMe is low. Enteric coating or delayed release is not documented, leaving protection from stomach acid uncertain.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. S-adenosyl methionine (SAMe) versus celecoxib for the treatment of osteoarthritis symptoms: a double-blind cross-over trial. [ISRCTN36233495].
    Najm WI; Reinsch S; Hoehler F; Tobis JS; Harvey PW · BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2004
    Randomized trial61 participantsJoint Health forSAMe
  2. Italian double-blind multicenter study comparing S-adenosylmethionine, naproxen, and placebo in the treatment of degenerative joint disease.
    Caruso I; Pietrogrande V · The American journal of medicine · 1988
    Clinical trial734 participantsJoint Health forSAMe
  3. Double-blind multicentre study of the activity of S-adenosylmethionine in hip and knee osteoarthritis.
    Glorioso S; Todesco S; Mazzi A; Marcolongo R; Giordano M; Colombo B; Cherie-Ligniere G; Mattara L; Leardini G; Passeri M · International journal of clinical pharmacology research · 1985
    Randomized trial150 participantsJoint Health forSAMe
  4. A long-term (two years) clinical trial with S-adenosylmethionine for the treatment of osteoarthritis.
    König B · The American journal of medicine · 1988
    Single-arm trial108 participantsJoint Health forSAMe
  5. Exploring the mechanisms behind S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) in the treatment of osteoarthritis.
    Hosea Blewett HJ · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2008
    Narrative reviewJoint Health forSAMe
  6. Early treatment efficacy of S-adenosylmethionine in patients with intrahepatic cholestasis: A systematic review.
    Noureddin M; Sander-Struckmeier S; Mato JM · World journal of hepatology · 2020
    Systematic review9 studies pooledLiver & Detox forSAMe
  7. Ursodeoxycholic acid and S-adenosylmethionine in the treatment of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy: a multi-centered randomized controlled trial.
    Zhang L; Liu XH; Qi HB; Li Z; Fu XD; Chen L; Shao Y · European review for medical and pharmacological sciences · 2016
    Randomized trial120 participantsLiver & Detox forSAMe
  8. S-adenosyl-L-methionine for the treatment of chronic liver disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Guo T; Chang L; Xiao Y; Liu Q · PloS one · 2015
    Meta-analysis705 participants11 studies pooledLiver & Detox forSAMe
  9. Protective effect of S-adenosylmethionine on hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury during hepatectomy in HCC patients with chronic HBV infection.
    Liu GY; Wang W; Jia WD; Xu GL; Ma JL; Ge YS; Yu JH; Sun QK; Meng FL · World journal of surgical oncology · 2014
    Non-randomized trial81 participantsLiver & Detox forSAMe
  10. S-adenosylmethionine in alcoholic liver cirrhosis: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicenter clinical trial.
    Mato JM; Cámara J; Fernández de Paz J; Caballería L; Coll S; Caballero A; García-Buey L; Beltrán J; Benita V; Caballería J; Solà R; Moreno-Otero R; Barrao F; Martín-Duce A; Correa JA; Parés A; Barrao E; García-Magaz I; Puerta JL; Moreno J; Boissard G; Ortiz P; Rodés J · Journal of hepatology · 1999
    Randomized trial123 participantsLiver & Detox forSAMe
  11. Efficacy and tolerability of oral and intramuscular S-adenosyl-L-methionine 1,4-butanedisulfonate (SAMe) in the treatment of major depression: comparison with imipramine in 2 multicenter studies.
    Delle Chiaie R; Pancheri P; Scapicchio P · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2002
    Randomized trial576 participantsMood Support forSAMe
  12. A double-blind, randomized parallel-group, efficacy and safety study of intramuscular S-adenosyl-L-methionine 1,4-butanedisulphonate (SAMe) versus imipramine in patients with major depressive disorder.
    Pancheri P; Scapicchio P; Chiaie RD · The international journal of neuropsychopharmacology · 2004
    Randomized trial293 participantsMood Support forSAMe
  13. Preliminary results of a randomized controlled trial carried out with a fixed combination of S-adenosyl-L-methionine and betaine versus amitriptyline in patients with mild depression.
    Di Pierro F; Settembre R · International journal of general medicine · 2015
    Randomized trial64 participantsMood Support forSAMe
  14. S-adenosylmethionine blood levels in major depression: changes with drug treatment.
    Bell KM; Potkin SG; Carreon D; Plon L · Acta neurologica Scandinavica. Supplementum · 1994
    Randomized trial26 participantsMood Support forSAMe
  15. Adjunctive Nutraceuticals for Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses.
    Sarris J; Murphy J; Mischoulon D; Papakostas GI; Fava M; Berk M; Ng CH · The American journal of psychiatry · 2017
    Meta-analysisMood Support forSAMe