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3 Amazing Health Benefits of a DIM (diindolylmethane)
What is Diindolylmethane (DIM)
DIM is the natural substance created in the body during the breakdown of cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, etc.

One of DIM's primary functions is adding in the proper metabolism of estrogen, which is why health experts often recommend people at risk of certain cancers like prostate and breast cancer, consume cruciferous vegetables at every meal.

DIM can also be bought as a dietary supplement and is most often used as an estrogen detoxification agent or "blocker". This is because studies have shown DIM to both increase the rate that harmful estrogens are metabolized and excreted; as well as blocking aromatase enzymes that convert testosterone into estrogen.

Why You Need to Detox Harmful Estrogens

Estrogens are hormones that are naturally produced by the body and essential for optimum health and vitality. However, not all estrogens are created equal and too much of some of them can be harmful to the body and cause a wide range of issue, including:

Man-boobs
Belly fat (especially on men)
Acne
Painful, irregular, and/or heavy periods (women only...)
Excess body fat around the glutes, thighs, and hips (especially in women)
Thyroid issues
Increased risk for certain types of cancers, including: as prostate and breast
So where does all of this "bad estrogen" come from? Well, some of it is produced naturally by our bodies, while other types of harmful estrogens (i.e., xenoestrogens and phytoestrogens) are absorbed into the body via too much soy, cosmetics, plastics, soaps, household cleaners, and lotions.

You’ll see people using DIM as an estrogen blocker, but that’s not exactly how it works. Your body will continue to produce the estrogen it would have produced without DIM. Xenoestrogens (estrogen imitators from your personal and household products and environment) still make their way inside your body as they would without DIM.

Several particular estrogens concerning scientists include: 16-alpha-hydroxyestrone, 4-hydroxyestrone, and estradiol.

These estrogens and metabolites, when in excess, are believed to contribute to the issues listed above and are believed to be key risk factors for certain types of cancers.

3 Key Health Benefits of DIM
Aside from potentially alleviating the issues mentioned above, DIM has been shown in studies to have the following potential health benefits.

Health Benefit of DIM #1: Estrogen Detoxification
Studies have shown DIM and its cousin Indole-3-Carbinol to increase the rate at which these harmful estrogens are metabolized and urinated out of the body. Additionally, DIM has been shown to block the aromatase enzyme that converts testosterone into estrogen.

This combination of estrogen reducing action is believed to improve the androgen to estrogen ratios in the body helping to relieve some of the issues caused when the ratios become largely imbalanced.

Health Benefit of DIM #2: Prostate Health and Potential Cancer Prevention
As previously mentioned, certain estrogens have been label as "bad" by scientists due to their association with Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH), Prostate, and breast cancer.

Studies have shown that DIM might be a helpful/preventative control for stopping the formation and growth of cancer in tissues in these areas of the body.

Health Benefit of DIM #3: Fat Loss
Excess estrogen has been shown to contribute to the accumulation of fat in specific areas of the the body; especially around the pecs and belly in men, and around the hips, butt, and thighs on women.

We've heard from many customers who are incredibly fit and otherwise lean, who complain that they just can't get rid of troublesome body fat. In many cases, excess estrogen could be the problem...especially when it comes to man boobs.

As DIM helps to remove these harmful estrogens from the body, scientists have shown body fat has less of a tendency to accumulate in these areas (when combined with a diet and regular exercise).

Recommended Dose and Precaution
A recommended dose has not been established, a dose of 100-150 mg daily was used in mosted of the studies we found and were taken without any major observed side effects being notated.

That said however, DIM is not for everyone and definitely should not be taken by women who are pregnant, could become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

Additionally, always talk to your doctor before taking DIM to determine if it is appropriate for you; especially if you are on any form of medication.

Conclusion:

There are several key health benefits of DIM supplementation that mostly tie back to its ability to reduce and block the accumulation of harmful estrogens in the body; especially in breast and prostate tissue. It can also be a helpful tool for those struggling to reduce body fat in specific areas of the body.

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