Allergy Research DIM® Enhanced Delivery System contains BioResponse DIM™, a unique formulation containing pure Diindolylmethane, an indole. Indoles are plant compounds which have shown to have health promoting properties, found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts (Fahey, Zhang and Talalay: 1997).
Patented BioResponse DIM™ is ten times more potent than indole-3-carbinole (I3C). I3C is highly unstable and has no biologic activity until it is converted to DIM. Conversion of I3C takes place in the stomach and requires an appropriately acidic environment. In contrast to I3C, DIM is highly stable, requires no conversion in the stomach, and is the most active cruciferous phyto-nutrient in promoting beneficial Oestrogen metabolism.
Diindolylmethane, or DIM® has been shown to help regulate and promote a more efficient metabolism of Oestrogen, by supporting the body in metabolizing estrogen into more of the protective 2-hydroxyesterone rather than the proliferative 16-hydroxyesterone (Auborn et al:2003).
Why The Hering Clinic Recommends this Product:
DIM (Di-indolylemethane) is a natural phytonutrient (plant nutrient) found in cruciferous vegetables. It induces a specific enzyme which converts oestrone to 2 hydroxyoestrone (good) rather than 16 alpha hydroxyoestrone (not so good) and may thus have protective effects against oestrogen-dependent cancers (Auborn et al. 2003) such as breast, uterine, ovarian and prostate. DIM improves metabolism - the breakdown and synthesis of substances in the body - by adjusting the balance of testosterone and estrogen, hormones that are active in both sexes. This improved hormonal balance, scientists have discovered, is also key to helping men and women reach their health and fitness goals.
At The Hering Clinic we prefer Allergy Research DIM since it is microencapsulated. Michael A. Zeligs, M.D. was awarded a U.S. Patent for absorption-enhanced microencapsulated Diindolylmethane, making it the only formulation shown in humans to improve oestrogen metabolism. Indeed, we have recommended it to many of our clients who suffer with hormone-related problems.
Directions for Use:
As a dietary supplement, 2 to 4 vegetarian capsules one or two times daily , or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Ingredients:
BioResponse DIM™ (A patented diindolylmethane complex: starch, DIM (25% min.), Vitamin E succinate, phosphatidylcholine (soy), silica); 300 mg
Other ingredients: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, cellulose, L-leucine.
These nutrients are of the highest quality and purity obtainable, and do not contain preservatives, diluents, or artificial additives.
Note:
Do not use this product if you are pregnant or lactating, or using birth control pills. Harmless changes in urine colour may occur. Increased water consumption reverses this side effect.
References:
Auborn, K; Fan, S; Rosen, E, Goodwin, L; et al. (2003). Indole- 3- carbonol is a regulator of estrogen. Journal of Nutrition 133, 7 suppl., 7 suppl., 2470S- 2475S
Fahey, J; Zhang, Y and Talalay, P. (1997). Broccoli Sprouts; An exceptionally rich source of inducers of enzymes that protect against chemical carcinogens. Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, USA 16, 94, 19, 10367- 10372
