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Head-to-head evidence comparison — which supplement is right for you?
Luteolin and SAMe are closely matched across evidence, studies, and safety.
Verdict
Likely helps
4 of 4 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Verdict
Mostly mechanism / observational
0 of 2 studies with measurable effects showed benefit.
Top outcomes
Shared outcomes (1)
Outcomes where both Luteolin and SAMe have evidence — compare verdict strength side-by-side.
100-400mg daily
With meals, Can divide into 2-3 doses
Luteolin extract or Luteolin-quercetin complex
400-1600mg for mood; 600-1200mg for joints
On empty stomach, Morning and/or midday
Enteric-coated tablets (SAMe tosylate or butanedisulfonate)
2-4 weeks
2-4 weeks
4-8 weeks
2-6 weeks
4-8 weeks
4-8 weeks
Hepatoprotective activity of medicinal plants, their phytochemistry, and safety concerns: a systematic review
Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences (2025) · Systematic review
The application of natural products derived from medicinal plants in treating liver injuries is rooted in their efficacy, cost-effectiveness, and safety profile, contributing to their popularity.
Intervention modalities for brain fog caused by long-COVID: systematic review of the literature
Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (2024) · Systematic review · n=17
Noninvasive brain stimulation and hyperbaric oxygen therapy showed promising results in the treatment of brain fog symptoms caused by long-COVID, with improved perfusion and cortical excitability.
Exploring the efficacy and molecular mechanism of Danhong injection comprehensively in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by combining meta-analysis, network pharmacology, and molecular docking methods
Medicine (2024) · Meta analysis · n=896
These results provided scientific basis for the clinical use of Danhong injection for the treatment of IPF, and provided a new direction to explore the potential mechanism of action of Danhong injection.
S-Adenosylmethionine for osteoarthritis of the knee or hip
The Cochrane database of systematic reviews (2009) · Meta analysis · n=656
For pain, the analysis indicated a small SMD of -0.17 (95% CI -0.34 to 0.01), corresponding to a difference in pain scores between SAMe and placebo of 0.4 cm on a 10 cm VAS, with no between trial heterogeneity (I(2) = 0).
Efficacy of Pharmacological Interventions in Milder Depression: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Neuropsychopharmacology reports (2025) · Meta analysis · n=1049
A meta-analysis found no significant difference in response rates between the two treatments (risk ratio [RR] = 0.96, 95% CI: 0.78-1.18) or dropout rates (RR = 1.08, 95% CI: 0.62-1.88).
S-Adenosylmethionine (SAMe) for Liver Health: A Systematic Review
Nutrients (2024) · Systematic review · n=15
The most common doses were SAMe 1000 mg or 1200 mg per day with or without another treatment or natural supplement.
Evidence limited to systematic reviews and animal studies. Low bioavailability of standard luteolin forms significantly limits effectiveness. Human RCT data lacking for direct neuroprotective effects.
Meta-analysis of 656 patients showed small effect size (SMD -0.17) corresponding to only 0.4cm improvement on 10cm pain scale. Effect is modest and barely reaches statistical significance threshold.
AI-estimated from published studies. Interpret as directional guidance.
Both Luteolin and SAMe are closely matched — the best choice depends on your specific health goals.
For reduce inflammation, SAMe has a higher relevance score (80 vs 75).
No known interactions between Luteolin and SAMe have been documented in our database. However, always consult a healthcare provider before combining supplements.