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Posted by Lynne on August 14, 2000, at 1:06:38
Sam-e is really helping me. I am quite surprised how well it is working for depression. But now the side effect: It really is bothering my stomach.Any suggestions on what I could take with it? I am using Nature Made brand. Is there a brand that is better, gentler on the stomach? I am taking 600mg daily.
Lynne
Posted by JohnB on August 15, 2000, at 4:05:17
In reply to SAM-E, Side Effect ,Brands, posted by Lynne on August 14, 2000, at 1:06:38
> Sam-e is really helping me. I am quite surprised how well it is working for depression. But now the side effect: It really is bothering my stomach.Any suggestions on what I could take with it? I am using Nature Made brand. Is there a brand that is better, gentler on the stomach? I am taking 600mg daily.
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Glad to hear of your success. I'm having similar good results. Don't have stomach problems though. Maybe give more details and someone may have a suggestion.
Posted by JohnL on August 15, 2000, at 4:48:21
In reply to SAM-E, Side Effect ,Brands, posted by Lynne on August 14, 2000, at 1:06:38
> Sam-e is really helping me. I am quite surprised how well it is working for depression. But now the side effect: It really is bothering my stomach.Any suggestions on what I could take with it? I am using Nature Made brand. Is there a brand that is better, gentler on the stomach? I am taking 600mg daily.
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> Lynne
I've had stomach and gas problems when I take SAM-e, but I don't know any way to deal with that. To work best, it is supposed to be taken with water on an empty stomach. That's so it will get into the intestines and be fully absorbed properly, without interaction with stomach acids and food, which diminish it's purity. So, I don't think there's anything we can take for the stomach side effects. Maybe they will go away in time.
John
Posted by michael on August 15, 2000, at 22:53:53
In reply to Re: SAM-E, Side Effect ,Brands, posted by JohnL on August 15, 2000, at 4:48:21
When I tried it (just for a few days) I was almost constantly hungry (and eating). Just wondering if anyone else had this experience?
> > Sam-e is really helping me. I am quite surprised how well it is working for depression. But now the side effect: It really is bothering my stomach.Any suggestions on what I could take with it? I am using Nature Made brand. Is there a brand that is better, gentler on the stomach? I am taking 600mg daily.
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> > Lynne
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> I've had stomach and gas problems when I take SAM-e, but I don't know any way to deal with that. To work best, it is supposed to be taken with water on an empty stomach. That's so it will get into the intestines and be fully absorbed properly, without interaction with stomach acids and food, which diminish it's purity. So, I don't think there's anything we can take for the stomach side effects. Maybe they will go away in time.
> John
Posted by Bill L on August 18, 2000, at 16:37:47
In reply to SAM-E, Side Effect ,Brands, posted by Lynne on August 14, 2000, at 1:06:38
I read a book on it and I believe the doctor who wrote it (Dr. Brown at Columbia University) said to try it with food if it bothers your stomach. I have taken it with food for over a year and it works very well. The brand I take, Nature's Rx, says to NOT take it on an empty stomach.
> Sam-e is really helping me. I am quite surprised how well it is working for depression. But now the side effect: It really is bothering my stomach.Any suggestions on what I could take with it? I am using Nature Made brand. Is there a brand that is better, gentler on the stomach? I am taking 600mg daily.
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> Lynne
Posted by JohnB on August 19, 2000, at 20:35:43
In reply to Re: SAM-E, Side Effect ,Brands, posted by Bill L on August 18, 2000, at 16:37:47
> I read a book on it and I believe the doctor who wrote it (Dr. Brown at Columbia University) said to try it with food if it bothers your stomach. I have taken it with food for over a year and it works very well. The brand I take, Nature's Rx, says to NOT take it on an empty stomach.
>I second that. Try taking it with food.
Posted by michael on August 20, 2000, at 1:29:51
In reply to Re: SAM-E, Side Effect ,Brands, posted by JohnB on August 19, 2000, at 20:35:43
FWIW - The "Nature Made" box says, "The best time to take SAM-e is on an empty stomach at least 30 minutes before a meal"
> > I read a book on it and I believe the doctor who wrote it (Dr. Brown at Columbia University) said to try it with food if it bothers your stomach. I have taken it with food for over a year and it works very well. The brand I take, Nature's Rx, says to NOT take it on an empty stomach.
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> I second that. Try taking it with food.
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