SAMe* (*S-Adenosylmethionine): The European Arthritis and Depression Breakthrough [Paperback]

Sol Grazi (Author), Marie Costa (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 6, 1999

If you are one of the millions of people suffering from arthritis or depression, you should know about SAMe. Supplements of this naturally occurring substance have been found to combat not only osteoarthritis but also depression and certain liver disorders. In this book—the first to take a comprehensive look at SAMe—Dr. Sol Grazi reveals the science behind the supplement, and gives you everything you need to know to decide whether SAMe may be right for you. Inside, you will find out how SAMe might help:

• Relieve osteoarthritis pain and rebuild cartilage
• Relieve depressive symptoms faster than chemical antidepressants or St. John's wort
• Improve liver function in hepatic cirrhosis
• And more!

"Honest and objective. The authors separate the facts from the hype in an easily understood book about a product which has great beneficial potential for large segments of the population."

—Othniel J. Seiden, M.D., author of 5-HTP: The Serotonin Connection

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If you are one of the millions of people suffering from arthritis or depression, you should know about SAMe. Supplements of this naturally occurring substance have been found to combat not only osteoarthritis but also depression and certain liver disorders. In this book?the first to take a comprehensive look at SAMe?Dr. Sol Grazi reveals the science behind the supplement, and gives you everything you need to know to decide whether SAMe may be right for you. Inside, you will find out how SAMe might help:

? Relieve osteoarthritis pain and rebuild cartilage
? Relieve depressive symptoms faster than chemical antidepressants or St. John's wort
? Improve liver function in hepatic cirrhosis
? And more!

"Honest and objective. The authors separate the facts from the hype in an easily understood book about a product which has great beneficial potential for large segments of the population."

?Othniel J. Seiden, M.D., author of 5-HTP: The Serotonin Connection

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles; 1 edition (January 6, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761516271
• ISBN-13: 978-0761516279
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,685,313 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Eye opening book!, February 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: SAMe* (*S-Adenosylmethionine): The European Arthritis and Depression Breakthrough (Paperback)

Unlike many books on dietary supplements that tend to be extremely biased, this book presents a balanced and scientifically supported report on a program that is working wonders for Europeans with conditions as diverse as osteoarthritis, depression, migraines, and cirrhosis of the liver. The books challenges the American pharmaceutical industry that prevents compounds like SAM-e from getting into the U.S.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Author lacks experience with the drug, October 14, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: SAMe* (*S-Adenosylmethionine): The European Arthritis and Depression Breakthrough (Paperback)

I was disappointed with this book. The first author is a doctor, but appears to have no experience actually prescribing the drug. He was asked to write the book when the drug was to be released in the US but had little or no first-hand experience with its use. Therefore, the entire book reads like a very pedantic review of the scientific literature, with long sections explaining things such as what double-blind studies mean. Furthermore, the author is overly cautious in that despite dozens of studies he is often unwilling to reach tentaive conclusions but says more studies are needed.

The book Stop Depression Now by Richard Brown et al. on Sam-e describes extensive experience with prescribing the drug to hundreds of patients and contains everything and more from this book. While Brown may be somewhat an over-enthusiastic salesperson, the book contained much more useful information.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Try natural before pharmaceutical., August 13, 2000

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This review is from: SAMe* (*S-Adenosylmethionine): The European Arthritis and Depression Breakthrough (Paperback)

I watched a friend with mild depression be prescribed an anti-depressant and then wrestle with the side effects. It was sad to hear his descriptions of how this drug was affecting him negatively even though it was keeping his depression in check. After a painful divorce, I too, was feeling overwhelmed and chronically depressed. I referred to this book to research some natural alternatives before I went to a doctor. I was luck that my favorite supplement site, iHerb, also sold SAMe. Based on Grazi's information and the corroboration at iHerb, I started on SAMe and Kava powder (shaken in about a cup of juice). I am feeling fine and am glad this Grazi & Costa did such a good job on this book when I needed it most.