Tank
14-04-2008, 04:25 PM
What exactly is DIM?
Plant indoles, also know as glucosinolates, are found in cruciferous vegetables and provide a host of health benefits to humans. Cruciferous vegetables are known for their many roles in cancer protection. Two such indoles provided by cruciferous vegetables are I3C (Indole 3 Carbinol) and DIM (Diindolylmethane).
DIM is not naturally present in most greens the highest is watercress.
Basically, DIM is two molecules of I3C combined together.
DIM increases hydroxyestrone and therefore improves the 2/16 hydroxyestrone ratio, making it very protective for women at high risk for this condition.
DIM also reduces availability of 4-androstenedione for aromatization to estrone.
Plant indoles, also know as glucosinolates, are found in cruciferous vegetables and provide a host of health benefits to humans. Cruciferous vegetables are known for their many roles in cancer protection. Two such indoles provided by cruciferous vegetables are I3C (Indole 3 Carbinol) and DIM (Diindolylmethane).
DIM is not naturally present in most greens the highest is watercress.
Basically, DIM is two molecules of I3C combined together.
DIM increases hydroxyestrone and therefore improves the 2/16 hydroxyestrone ratio, making it very protective for women at high risk for this condition.
DIM also reduces availability of 4-androstenedione for aromatization to estrone.