Posted by ST on June 2, 2003, at 6:04:38
In reply to Re: SAM-E » ST, posted by bookgurl99 on May 30, 2003, at 9:09:07
No I don't think you're unwise to seek help through supplements, but I DO feel that pharmaceutical help is needed for most people. I've seen friends spend so much time hoping herbs will help and only getting minimal help. For me, I'm on Depakote, Wellbutrin, Serzone, SAM-e and I try to eat a lot of fish for the Omega fatty acids. And things seem to be at a good level and have been for about 5 years. So I think it's a combination of things. No one thing is the answer. But the ADs have really helped me.
SAM-e can be expensive. Especially the better brands that seal the SAM-e tablets in foil. The tablets lose their strength when exposed to air and the oil on our skin, supposedly, so it's important to buy a brand that foil packs their SAM-e. NatureMade has a good rep and is about $20.00 for 20 250 mg tablets. I'm on 600 mg a day, but I hear some people go to about 1200 mg.
Good luck!! I think you're smart to explore all options.
Sarah
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