Test your
S-Adenosyl methionine
Looking for an easy way to test and monitor your S-Adenosyl methionine?
It's included in the HealthieOne Disease-Specific test.
S-Adenosyl methionine
Explanation: S-Adenosyl methionine (SAM) is an important molecule found naturally in the body that plays a key role in many essential body functions including synthesis of neurotransmitters and the regulation of gene expression through methylation processes. Most SAM is produced and used in the liver, so its blood levels can serve as a helpful indicator of liver function and overall metabolic health. Decreased levels of SAMe commonly occur in the presence of folate and cobalamin (vitamin B12) deficiency.
Test Purpose:
- Evaluates methylation status, which is important for many biological processes
- May be used to investigate neurological health.
- Assists in evaluating liver function, as the liver is where most SAM is produced.
- Can be measured alongside other compounds like S-adenosylhomocysteine (SAH) to calculate the methylation index (SAM/SAH ratio).
- Evaluate folate and vitamin B12 deficiency.
Other information about this test: Baylor Institute of Metabolic Disease
