Hep C Sam-E

[Sunny85]

My Father just recently began using Sam-E, he has Hep C 1A.  I was wondering if anyone knew what its affects are on liver function?  I have yet to be able to find non bias studies on the supplement.  If anyone can direct me or give me some type of explanation I would appreciate it.

[orphanedhawk]

I get mine from vitacost.com
http://www.vitacost.com/productResults.aspx?Ntk=products&ss=1&Ntt=SAM-E

[Magnum]

For two years, I took Sam-E daily, along with Milk Thistle. I'm still taking Milk Thistle at 1000mg daily (Wal-Mart has the best price - Rexall brand). I've stopped the Sam-E about 9 months ago. It has made no difference in my ALT and AST. As a matter of fact, those readings are now better. Doesn't mean it's because I stopped the Sam-E, but at $40 per month over two years, the justification to continue was not there. I asked my Gastro about Sam-E. His response was "Can't hurt, but not proven to bring down the swelling". So there it is...

Magnum

[VXman]

You can purchase this product from most retail pharmacies. Costco appears to be the cheapest. I have not used the product and I am not endorsing it: however, I have a vet that actually prescribes it for my epileptic dog because of all the liver damaging Phenobarbital that she's on. Once I found out that the product was available as "Mood Plus," I began purchasing it at a greatly reduced price. Interesting!

http://www.drugstore.com/qxp38151_333181_sespider/
nature_made/sam_e_mood_plus_200mg_tablets.htm

[orphanedhawk]

I started taking it about 2 months before I stopped tx. My Alt and Ast dropped over 20 after I was on it for 6 weeks. I have cirrhosis and am sticking with SAM-E.

[lackalustre]

i started using it for depression and it seemed to give me a bad headache.  it is supposed to be good for liver support..     but it can cause some side effects. like headaches, stomach upset,etc.
   i am going to try it again and if it causes headache again im done with it....  let us know how your father does...

[PSP-n-Me]

Before I started treatment I used Sam-E for my joint and muscle pains but I had no noticeable difference so after 3 months I discountinued - It is not wise to use anything not prescribed while on Interferon

Beth