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Why does SAM-e contain iron oxide?

Thank you for your inquiry. Remember that SAM-e is a naturally occurring substance in our bodies where it plays an important and positive role in many biochemical reactions. 

 

Iron oxide is frequently used as a pigment or coloring agent for cosmetics. It is also used occasionally in pharmaceutical preparations (tablets, powders contained in capsules, etc). It typically is yellow, brownish-yellow or red in color. Unlike the iron we get in our diets or in supplement form, iron oxide is biocompatible, non-toxic and reported to be non-absorbable.

Wishing you good health,

Alan Agins, Ph.D.

Pharmacologist