DIM (diindolylmethane)
is a compound
produced in our
bodies from cruciferous
vegetables such as broccoli,
Brussels sprouts, cauliflower
and cabbage. DIM is a natural
metabolite—a product
of metabolism—formed
when these vegetables are
chewed or chopped.
DIM belongs to a class of
compounds called indoles.
Indoles are unique because
they support the formation of so-called "good"
estrogen—estrogen that is correlated with
healthy breast, endometrial, and cervical tissues—
according to animal and in vitro
studies.
Scientific research now makes it possible to
develop a DIM supplement that is highly
absorbable by the human body. And Source
Naturals, the science company, is one of the
first to make this breakthrough plant nutrient
available to consumers.
DIM
Promotes Healthy Estrogen Metabolism
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Health-Promoting Vegetables
Diets high in cruciferous vegetables
such as broccoli and cabbage have
been shown in research studies to
support the health of various organs
and body systems: kidney and blood
cells, thyroid tissue, white blood
cells in women, the colon, pancreas
and stomach. A recent study shows
that a diet including at least three
servings of cruciferous vegetables
per week supports healthy prostate
tissue.
Recent research explains one of the
reasons cruciferous vegetables are
so healthful: they are a source of
unique compounds called indoles.
DIM (diindolylmethane) is one of
these health-promoting indoles.
DIM and "Good" Estrogen
One important effect of ingesting
indoles is that they cause a shift
in the metabolism of estrogen, an
important sex hormone in both men
and women that also plays a role
in bone building and neurological
functioning. Two important forms
of estrogen formed by competing
pathways are 2-hydroxyestrone,
sometimes referred to as "good
estrogen," and 16a-hydroxyestrone,
sometimes referred to as "bad estrogen."
Many human studies over the
past 20 years correlate lower levels
of 16a-hydroxyestrone with breast,
endometrial and cervical health.
DIM has been shown to promote a
lower ratio of 16a-hydroxyestrogens
to 2-hydroxyestrogens, and to promote
healthy colon and breast tissue
in vitro. It has also been shown to
protect cells from the effects of environmental
chemicals, such as those
generated by automobile exhaust
and cigarette smoke, according to
animal and in vitro studies.
Supporting Nutrients
Enhance Absorption
Taken alone, DIM is poorly
absorbed by our bodies. Source
Naturals has added nutrients that
may make DIM more bioavailable:
phosphatidyl choline, vitamin E and
Bioperine®.
Your Source for Advanced
Nutrition
DIM is the latest in Source Naturals’
wide selection of supplements
on the cutting edge of nutritional
science. These formulations feature
groundbreaking nutrients, clinically
substantiated potency levels, bioavailable
forms, effective delivery
systems and cofactors that facilitate
the action of key ingredients.
Source Naturals DIM is available in
100 mg tablets.

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