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Broccoli contains loads of it. You can also buy a bag for $19: https://www.amazon.com/PURE-ORIGINAL-INGREDIENTS-Diindolylmethane-Supplement/dp/B0CCQDWNNW https:

by stereo 3y ago

Broccoli contains loads of it. You can also buy a bag for $19: https://www.amazon.com/PURE-ORIGINAL-INGREDIENTS-Diindolylmethane-Supplement/dp/B0CCQDWNNW https://www.amazon.com/PURE-ORIGINAL-INGREDIENTS-Diindolylme...

amelius 3y ago
From: https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1049/diindolylmethane https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1049/diindo... > Diindolylmethane might act like estrogen in the body, but might also block estrogen effects. Right, so don't swallow it? > People commonly use diindolylmethane for breast cancer, prostate cancer, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Or perhaps do swallow it?
- tourmalinetaco 3y ago
  As is common in food sciences, “we have no idea what this actually does but SOME small studies have SOME big conclusions so here you go”.
  - Projectiboga 3y ago
    This molecule is safe to eat, it helps the body fight the stomach ulcer bacteria. This cuts the slime that these bacteria use but aren't indiscriminate at killing microbes. You're immune system still does the actual work this just prevents evasive measures resistant bugs use.
- LinuxBender 3y ago
  I take it in capsule form. It may be worth noting should anyone decide to take this to remember in advance how it will color the urine. The first time can be rather disturbing. It makes the urine kindof a splotchy red/bronze color if it has not been consumed in a while. I totally forgot about that the first time and though I was experiencing renal failure at first. I personally only take small amounts as it seems to up-regulate some repair pathways that can cause pain in some joints. No pain no gain but I'm just lazy enough to stick with broccoli sprouts for DIM and sulforaphane most of the time. I also don't measure serum estrogen and guess as with most things.

by stereo 3y ago

amelius 3y ago

From: https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1049/diindolylmethane https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1049/diindo... > Diindolylmethane might act like estrogen in the body, but might also block estrogen effects. Right, so don't swallow it? > People commonly use diindolylmethane for breast cancer, prostate cancer, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Or perhaps do swallow it?

tourmalinetaco 3y ago
As is common in food sciences, “we have no idea what this actually does but SOME small studies have SOME big conclusions so here you go”.
- Projectiboga 3y ago
  This molecule is safe to eat, it helps the body fight the stomach ulcer bacteria. This cuts the slime that these bacteria use but aren't indiscriminate at killing microbes. You're immune system still does the actual work this just prevents evasive measures resistant bugs use.
LinuxBender 3y ago
I take it in capsule form. It may be worth noting should anyone decide to take this to remember in advance how it will color the urine. The first time can be rather disturbing. It makes the urine kindof a splotchy red/bronze color if it has not been consumed in a while. I totally forgot about that the first time and though I was experiencing renal failure at first. I personally only take small amounts as it seems to up-regulate some repair pathways that can cause pain in some joints. No pain no gain but I'm just lazy enough to stick with broccoli sprouts for DIM and sulforaphane most of the time. I also don't measure serum estrogen and guess as with most things.