Diindolylmethane

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Overview

Diindolylmethane is a type of Indole that consists of two molecules of Indole-3-Carbinol bound together. 

Health Benefits of Diindolylmethane

Immune System

 Diindolylmethane may inhibit the development of some types of Cancer by inhibiting the conversion of Estrone to 16-Hydroxyestrone (a carcinogenic metabolite of Estrone) and redirecting Estrone’s conversion to 2-Hydroxyestrone (a non-carcinogenic metabolite of Estrone:  [1]

 Diindolylmethane may inhibit the development of Cancer - Breast.  [2]

 Diindolylmethane may inhibit the development of Cancer - Cervix.  [3]

 Diindolylmethane may inhibit the development of Cancer - Colon.  [4]

 Diindolylmethane may inhibit the development of Cancer - Prostate.  [5]

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