Biologists warn against toxic SAMe ‘health’ supplement

Substance marketed online to ease range of joint and liver conditions, and to promote wellbeing, should not be used

A dietary supplement sold in the UK could be toxic and should not be used until it has been shown to be safe, an international group of biologists has warned.

The team, from Manchester and Kyoto universities, reported last week that the supplement - known as SAMe - can break down inside the body into substances that cause a wide range of medical problems, including kidney and liver damage