Why I still love Nature Made SAM-e Complete

knee bone 620 My review of Nature Made SAM-e Complete and shared how much better my knee felt after taking it for a month. (My review is a featured SAM-e testimonial on their website.)

Almost two years later, I still take SAM-e Complete – two 400 mg tablets - just about every day. So when Mom Central asked me to participate in a blog review tour in exchange for a three-month supply, I was happy to tell the world why I love SAM-e Complete. Frankly, I would have done it for nothing.

SAM-e Complete - not just for mood alone

Most people take SAM-e to support brain function and a healthy mood. Personally, I like it for my various aches and pains. According to Nature Made’s SAM-e.com website,

“Clinical studies support the use and efficacy of SAM-e for maintaining joint flexibility and fluidity. For joint health, SAM-e supports sulfate groups’ incorporation into proteoglycans, which help maintain cartilage and protect joints. Cysteine and glutathione (GSH) are by-products of this process and have potent reducing properties. Additionally, SAM-e’s action in the aminopropylation pathway induces polyamine production, which is essential to cell and tissue growth, and may protect proteoglycans and reduce inflammation and pain.”

This is where I’ve benefitted from using SAM-e. I find that if my knees or back starts hurting, it’s because I’ve forgotten to take my SAM-e for a few days. The less achy I feel, the better my mood is. So maybe the healthy mood claim applies to me as well.

Remember, I’m not a health professional and am just sharing my personal story about why I benefit from taking SAM-e. Not everyone will have the same reaction to SAM-e that I have. To learn more about Nature Made SAM-e, go to their website, check out their Q&A, and stop by their Good Mood blog. If you’re a health professional, check out their Healthcare Professionals Section.

A drawback of SAM-e complete – convenience

SAM-e should be taken on an empty stomach to help it absorb, which can be inconvenient if you're used to taking your supplements and vitamins with food. Some strategies I’ve come up with to help me take my SAM-e include:

Put your SAM-e tablet(s) by the bathroom sink or on the kitchen table before you go to bed. That way you’ll take them first thing in the morning. If you have small children who might accidentally ingest them, put the tablets in a childproof bottle or container.
Keep a foil pack of SAM-e tablets in your purse, backpack, briefcase or gym bag. That way when you’re out and about – and remember that you forgot to take them – you’ll have your SAM-e with you.
I like to leave a box of SAM-e on my desk. That way I’m reminded to take them between my breakfast and lunch if I forgot to take them first thing.

But SAM-e is so expensive!

A box of SAM-e isn’t cheap. According to Amazon, the list price for a box of 400 mg SAM-e Complete (36 tablets) is $42.11. They sell it $32.99 or about 92 cents a tablet. You can also check to see if your favorite warehouse club sells them. The price is usually better than you’d pay at the supermarket or at a discount retailer like Target or WalMart.

Another money saving strategy is to use a SAM-e coupon to save $3 on your next purchase. Occasionally you’ll find Nature Made coupons in your Sunday newspaper flier, too. I use coupons when my local grocery or drugstore has 50% off or BOGO (buy one, get one) sales to get the maximum bang for my buck.

I also belong to Nature Made’s Wellness Rewards program. You can bank the Wellness Rewards code found on Nature Made bottles and packages, and earn rewards including coupons worth up to $7 off Nature Made products, exercise DVDs, SOYJOY bars and more. It’s worth signing up for if you use a lot of Nature Made supplements.

Try SAM-e for free

I hope I’ve convinced you to check out SAM-e for mood or joint health. You can also try it risk-free. If you're not completely satisfied that SAM-e works for you, Nature Made will refund your purchase price.

See you in the vitamin aisle at the supermarket!

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Disclosure: I was compensated for my time in writing this review. Also, Nature Made’s sister company, SOYJOY, was my sponsor at BlogHer 2010 and BlogWorld Expo 2009.

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