SAMe alternative? Attention Julie Alexander

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I use solaray products..Is this what your talking

about.??http://www.nutraceutical.com/search/view_product.cfm?product_index=4950

 

it is free form ..is that what I want ?

 

thx

Deana

 

talismandogs wrote:

 

> herbal remedies , Deana <squeekyme@c...> wrote:

> > yes but it is not Sam-e so taking it trying to save money may not

> be the

> > same as taking Sam-e.

> >

> > just my opinion

> >

> > hugs

> > deana

> >

>

> 5 htp tryptophan is a precursor to serotonin. By adding precursors to

> the body you give basic building blocks so the body can put together

> what it needs. Tyrosine and phenylalinine are precursors for

> noreadrenaline and dopamine.

> Do some web searches for possible contraindications on using dl

> methionine instead of SAMe. Myself, I took up to 3 1/8 teaspoon doses

> for several days with no detectable problem and felt mood and energy

> benefits. I've had dogs on similar doses adjusted for weight for up

> to 3 years for the urine acidification with no problems. We have very

> high calcium in our water and in aging dogs this seemed to lead to

> crystal formation in the urine.

> I just found some info that SAMe is methionine combined with ATP,

> which is produced by the body as part of energy metabolism. I

> mistrust many nutritional supplement companies almost as much as drug

> companies. Why tell you that this inexpensive pure methionine may be

> as effective in the long run when they can sell you bubble packed

> individual SAMe doses at many times the price? Tryptophan is still

> available in concentrated powder form as an animal supplement. I've

> used it myself with the same effects as tryptophan marketed for

> humans.

> Julie Alexander

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> Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following:

> 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire.

> 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any

> natural remedy.

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