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DIM
Also called: Diindolylmethane
A compound formed when you digest cruciferous vegetables. It's used to support how the liver processes estrogen.
Commonly used for
- Estrogen-dominance patterns (with fiber and cruciferous vegetables)
- Heavy, painful, or tender-breast cycles
- Hormonal acne
Found naturally in
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Brussels sprouts
- Kale
Label red flags
- Very high doses marketed for 'fat burning' or hormone 'detox'
- Combination products with undisclosed herb amounts
Check with a provider
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive
- History of hormone-sensitive cancer, or taking tamoxifen or other hormone therapy
- Taking hormonal birth control
- Can cause headaches or darker urine in some people
Supplements that contain it
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Parts of the body it affects
Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.
Reproductive organs
Your ovaries and uterus shape your cycle, fertility, and hormones. Sex hormones also influence the immune system, one reason autoimmune disease is more common in women.
Liver
Your liver filters your blood, processes hormones and medicines, and makes bile to digest fat.
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Dr. Lesher is a naturopathic doctor who specializes in women's autoimmune and chronic conditions. Since 2020, she has helped more than 900 patients overcome and heal from their conditions.