S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) is produced in the body from Methionine
SAMe might be helpful for depression, osteoarthritis, and a liver condition that can occur during pregnancy.
Methionine is an important cartilage-forming substance and plays an important role in the synthesis of other proteins, such as carnitine or melatonine. It also has a fat-dissolving effect and reduces the depositing of fat in the liver.
Besides cysteine, methionine is the only sulphur-containing amino acid.
The cartilage in the joints requires sulphur for its production. If there is not enough sulphur available in the body, this can have negative effects for the healthy individual over the long term. Those who suffer from arthritis can experience negative effects such as a prolonged healing process for the damaged tissue, if there is a sulphur deficiency at the beginning of the illness.