DIM Supplement Update = New Study!
DIM is a concentrated supplement that is used in improving estrogen detoxification. There are caveats to using it if you are in perimenopause. In fact, I don’t use it for postmenopausal women! If you want a refresher, I wrote this article a while ago but I want to cover some new research especially as not everyone believes in using DIM. DIM stands for 3,3,diindolymethane…
DIM or Sulforaphane for Estrogen?
The answer is - it depends! First, this might sound greek if you’re not familiar with supplements or foods that support estrogen detoxification! I have another article on [DIM here](https://www.drcarriejones.com/articles/when-do-i-take-dim) to catch you up. It comes from mature broccoli and supports phase 1 estrogen detoxification. Sulforaphane predominantly comes from young broccoli sprouts and supports phase 2 estrogen detoxification! My personal favorite is to start with eating broccoli sprouts or using a broccoli sprout/sulforaphane product. This essentially works to open all the drains in your house so the water can drain out to the sewer line. In fact, sulforaphane seems to activate over 500 genes in your body..