Scientific literature and clinical studies have clearly demonstrated and documented the ability of cruciferous vegetables to influence estrogen metabolism in humans (mostly women). shares in the Journal of Integrative Nephrology and Andrology

“DIM is the bioactive compound which helps defend women and men against estrogen’s adverse metabolites… The mechanism by which DIM induces its beneficial actions has been shown to involve a reduction in estrogen receptors activity, promotion of synthesis of healthy estrogen metabolites and support for selective cells apoptosis, which removes damaged or sick cells…“ Jaroslava Wendlová, Ph.D. It helps the human body reduce its levels of “bad” exogenous estrogen, in turn increasing “good” endogenous estrogen. DIM promotes the breakdown and synthesis of estrogen within the body. It becomes available to the body after digestion of Indol-3-carbinol (I3C) in the foods just mentioned.ĭIM is an activator of estrogen metabolism.

inherited risk from one’s parents/grandparents for estrogen-related cancersĭIM is a nutrient isolated from cruciferous vegetables like kale, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and cabbage.

dietary deficiencies (lacking fresh vegetables, grains, and fiber in the diet).

having an elevated body mass index or BMI.

– petroleum-based lifestyle (cleaning, automotive) and conventional body-care products – xenoestrogen chemicals from pesticides and herbicides used in growing conventional food crops The Challenges of Excess Estrogen for Menįor men, excess estrogen can cause: hormonal imbalance, low/lack of libido, low sperm count, and lowered production of seminal fluid, breast tissue/cell growth and enlargement of the prostate gland, ED or erectile dysfunction, infertility, and elevated PSA (Prostate-specific antigen hormone) which is often an indicator of prostate cancer.Įstrogen dominance in men can be a result of:

bone density (just as estrogen does for women).

Estrogen’s Role for MenĪ man’s liver and adipose tissue (fat) convert some of his testosterone into estrogen for the purposes of maintaining and regulating: That is where DIM, diindolylmethane, can come into play. Men can also have too much estrogen, resulting in their bodies needing support to properly metabolize it. While women do produce and require more estrogen than men, men do in fact also produce estrogen, but at specific levels for healthy male fertility. Likewise, when we talk about healthy estrogen metabolism, women and female fertility health come to mind. Estrogen’s reputation is as a female hormone.

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