What is Diindolylmethane(DIM)?

3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a compound derived from the digestion of indole-3-carbinol, found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale. The reputation of Brassica vegetables as healthy foods rests in part on the activities of diindolylmethane.

Diindolylmethane is formed in the body from plant substances contained in “cruciferous” vegetables such as cabbage, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and broccoli. Scientists think these vegetables may help to protect the body against cancer because they contain diindolylmethane and a related chemical called indole-3 carbinol. Diindolylmethane is used for preventing breast, uterine, and colorectal cancer. It is also used to prevent an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy, BPH) and treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS). 

Functions of Diindolylmethane       

1. Abnormal growth of cells of the cervix (cervical dysplasia). 

2. Prostate cancer. 

3. Preventing breast cancer.

4. Preventing uterine cancer.

5. Preventing colon cancer.

6. Preventing prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hypertrophy, BPH).

7. Treating premenstrual syndrome (PMS).