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If you have purchased SAM-e supplements for the treatment of a variety of health conditions, you may have been sold mislabeled supplements.
Multiple retailers are suspected of labeling their supplements as containing more SAM-e than is actually there. Victims who have bought mislabeled supplements from these businesses may be entitled to hire an attorney and pursue compensation through a class action lawsuit.
What’s Really In Those Supplements?
Attorneys are investigating consumer reports that many retailers may be selling supplements whose labels are misleading about the levels of SAM-e contained in the supplements. It’s possible some of these supplements contain as little as 12 percent of the amount of SAM-e promised on their labels.
Brands that are suspected of selling counterfeit or mislabeled SAM-e supplements include:
- Vitamins Because You Are Worth It
- NusaPure
- aSquared Nutrition
- We Like Vitamins
- BoostCeuticals
- Healthy Way
- Mental Refreshment
These supplements may be sold through Amazon or brick-and-mortar retailers.
About SAM-e Supplements
SAM-e
, also known as ademetionine or S-adenosylmethionine, is a synthetic form of a naturally produced amino acid compound. The body naturally produces this compound, and it is thought to play an important role in mood regulation, immune function, and pain perception. Low levels of methionine, folate, or vitamin B12 may lead to low levels of naturally produced SAM-e.
SAM-e supplements are sold as tablets, capsules, and powders. Although no standard doses have been set for SAM-e, between 200 mg and 400 mg are recommended daily for treating osteoarthritis, and between 800 mg to 1,600 mg a day for depression.
SAM-e Supplement Uses
SAM-e supplements are used to treat a variety of chronic health conditions, including osteoarthritis and depression. Other conditions that may be treated by SAM-e supplements include anxiety, fibromyalgia, premenstrual syndrome, migraines, or general chronic pain. Additionally, the supplements may enhance mental performance and cognition, improve liver health, and assist with quitting smoking. Some studies on the effectiveness of SAM-e for pain relief have indicated that the supplement is as effective as NSAID painkillers for symptom relief. The supplement may also be taken to help with liver problems during pregnancy.
People who suffer from Parkinson’s disease, Lesch-Nyhan syndrome, or bipolar disorder should not take SAM-e unless they consult with their doctor, as the supplement may worsen their symptoms or interact poorly with other medications.
Side Effects of SAM-e
Possible side effects of SAM-e include anxiety or nervousness, dry mouth, dizziness, upset stomach, constipation or diarrhea, headache, insomnia, nausea and vomiting, skin rash, or low blood sugar. High quantities of SAM-e may result in mania, or an elevated mood. The supplement may also result in an allergic reaction for some people, although this is a rare side effect.
If you have purchased SAM-e supplements from brands including Vitamins Because You Are Worth It, NusaPure, aSquared Nutrition, We Like Vitamins, BoostCeuticals, Healthy Way, or Mental Refreshment, you may have been sold fake supplements. Purchasers of mislabeled SAM-e supplements may be able to pursue compensation and reimbursement by filing a class action lawsuit against these retailers.
Join a Free SAM-e Supplements Lawsuit Investigation
You may qualify to join this SAM-e class action lawsuit investigation if you purchased SAM-e supplements sold by one of these supplement companies:
- Vitamins Because You Are Worth It
- NusaPure
- aSquared Nutrition
- We Like Vitamins
- BoostCeuticals
- Healthy Way
- Mental Refreshment
This article is not legal advice. It is presented
for informational purposes only.
18 thoughts onHave You Purchased One of These SAM-e Supplements?
Please add me to class action lawsuit/info!!!!
How do we get more information about following up. I have bought all the SAM-e from NusaPure and now they are no longer selling it!! What is being sold is going way up in price…. How do we know which to trust or use or what?
Thank you!
is this for real… what is to protocol for finding out about this?
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I like the previous person was taking the vitamin. At time, I did not feel well after taking them.
I have bought different Sam-E products and they made me sick to my stomach. I had a lot of anxiety and seemed to be nervous all the time. It didn’t accrue to me that it was the. Sam-E products that was causing it
Please add me I have used various products