Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) is a phytochemical found in cruciferous vegetables. Once consumed, I3C can be converted into DIM via the action of stomach acid.
DIM is a powerful ally for female hormonal health, beneficially modulating estrogen metabolism to form protective 2-hydroxyestrone rather than 16-hydroxyestrone, which may play a role in uncontrolled cell proliferation in the breasts and cervical tissue. DIM may also support male hormonal health by inhibiting abnormal testosterone-fueled prostate cell proliferation.
DIM activates Nrf2, a cellular switch that orchestrates antioxidant, detoxification and cellular defenses. It activates over 200 genes involved in detoxification, encoding cytoprotective proteins that are associated with inflammation, including genes involved in histamine release.
DIM balances the immune system, upregulating protective pathways while suppressing unproductive inflammation. It increases levels of glutathione and enzymes involved in Phase II liver detoxification.
Conventional oral formulations of DIM have low bioavailability. Liposomal delivery systems have been found to significantly boost DIM absorption. Nano-emulsified DIM delivers DIM in our proprietary liposomal delivery system for optimal absorption and utilization of this potent phytochemical.
