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Does sam-e work for depression and anxiety, and is it safe also?

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sam-e: There is some evidence of use of sam-e for the treatment of depression. Higher-quality studies are needed before conclusions can be made about safety and effectiveness of sam-e for treatment of depression.

Dr Machanic and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/8/2015

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