DIM 1968-05-4 Diindolylmethane

Product Description
Name:
 DIM/ 1968-05-4 / Diindolylmethane
Other name:
 3,3'-Diindolylmethane
Appearance:
crystalline powder
CAS: 
1968-05-4
Color:
Off-white to white 
Purity:
99% min
What is DIM ?
3,3'-Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a component of Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) found in members of the Brassica family. Most notably
broccoli, kale, and cauliflower.
It 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 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.
Function:
3,3'Diindolylmethane is used to treat recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), a rare respiratory disease with tumors in the
upper respiratory tracts caused by the human papilloma virus. In a double-blind, randomized, placebo
controlled study, DIM had a small but significant effect on cytology regarding cervical dysplasia, a precancerous condition also
caused by the human papilloma virus.Similarly, it has been studied and shown promising results as a immunostimulant against HPV.