SAMe: S-Adenosyl-Methionine (Woodland Health) [Paperback]

Rita Elkins MH (Author)

Book Description

Series: Woodland Health | Publication Date: December 31, 1999

Scientists are now recognizing the value of employing compounds already produced by the body as therapeutic agents. SAMe is such a compound. Its use for detoxification, depression, osteoarthritis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer Disease, liver disease and fibromyalgia is gaining credibility as more and more clinical studies emerge. In this booklet, Rita Elkins, MH, provides a comprehensive outline of the amazing capabilities of SAMe, as well as its history and safety.

Product Details

• Paperback: 30 pages
• Publisher: Woodland Publishing (December 31, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580540597
• ISBN-13: 978-1580540599
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,796,047 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #87 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Alternative Medicine > Naturopathy
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Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars SAMe Has Proven To Be Superior, February 10, 2002

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Bette L. Hall CMA, NHC (Oil Capital, OK United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SAMe: S-Adenosyl-Methionine (Woodland Health) (Paperback)

SAMe, sometimes known as "Sam Sulfate" is used for detoxification, depression, osteoarthritis, Parkinson's Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, liver disease, and fibromyalgia.

SAMe, which stands for S-adenosylmethionine, is found in "every living cell" taking part in biological reactions in the body. SAMe was discovered in 1952 in Italy and is currently generating interest for therapeutic uses.
SAMe has proven to be superior to tricyclic antidepresssants and placebo when used to treat depression.

POSITIVE: This book is interesting and educational. There is a lot of information to be gleaned from its pages. Rita Elkins cites scientific studies from around the world from the United States to London, Denmark, New Zealand, Italy, and Germany. All of the experimental investigations gave promising reports on the beneficial and health-giving properties of SAMe. Ms. Elkins seems to be very knowledgeable on the subject matter.

NEGATIVE: There are a lot of typographical errors in the book. I won't list them all--they are too numerous. One example is found on page 24:

"Itn addition, many heart medications are
thought to cause depression which also
responds to SAMe therapy."

The author is listed as Rita Elkins M. H.. No where in the book does it say what M. H. stands for. I always thought M. H. meant Mental Health, but mental health is not a title. Her writing style is somewhat dry.

RECOMMENDATIONS: The book SAMe is packed full of valuable information about the uses and scientific studies of SAMe. I recommend this book to any one who wants to learn more about SAMe and the breakthrough research on this substance. It's an excellent resource. I only marked it a 4 star instead of a 5 because of the typos not on the content.