Balancing Hormones with DIM

In my previous post My Journal Part II, I mentioned how estrogen dominance can lead to hormonal imbalance. A supplement that I have found to be helpful in balancing out hormones is DIM, or Diindolylmethane, which is a phytochemical produced during the digestion of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower. DIM works by assisting in the metabolism of excess estrogen in your body. Therapeutic levels are considered to be ~100-200 mg a day which is why just eating a few servings of the veggies listed above will not have the same impact; you would need to eat about 1.5 lbs to get your recommended dosage of DIM.

I was introduced to DIM through my Naturopathic Doctor and I noticed improvements in my cycles and overall health when I took it consistently. This was also something that she recommended I take continuously since there will always be an abundance of  xenoestrogens floating around in the environment, that will contribute to estrogen dominance.

This site, Natural Fertility Info, is a great resource for all types of fertility information, including DIM.

Have you heard of DIM or taken it? If so, what has your experience been?