Information of diindolylmethane
Molecular Formula:C17H14N2
CAS-Number:1968-05-4
3,3′-diindolylmethane(it is a component of Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) found in members of the Brassica family. Most notably broccoli, kale, and cauliflower.) is widely found in natural plants of Cruciferae, which has important biological and pharmacological activities and is widely used in medicine and health care products.DIM can change estrogen metabolism and antagonize estrogen and androgen receptor activity.Diindolylmethane powder has potent effects on estrogen metabolism and is able to keep the body relatively balanced (by preventing either drastic increases or decreases in estrogen). In small amounts, it can both inhibit the aromatase enzyme (and prevent conversion of testosterone into estrogen) and it can act on more potent forms of estrogen and convert them into less potent forms; this conversion reduces the overall effects of estrogen in the body. However, taking too much DIM at once can actually induce the aromatase enzyme and act in the opposite manner and increase estrogen synthesis.
