Indole-3-Carbinol by Thorne. 60 Caps. Supports Estrogen Metabolism. Liver Detox.
Indole 3-Carbinol supports female reproductive health by facilitating estrogen metabolism in the liver* Indole-3-Carbinol contains a compound found in cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower and cabbage. It helps maintain an optimal ratio of 2-hydroxy (good) to 16-hydroxy (bad) estrogen.* DESCRIPTION: Benefits - Liver/Detox, Women's HealthCruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage, contain a compound called indole-3-carbinol (I3C).* As a nutritional supplement, I3C provides key nutritional support for the liver's detoxification of estrogens, thus playing an important role in supporting female reproductive health.* A large portion of I3C is converted to diindolylmethane (DIM), the substance believed to be the primary contributor to I3C's beneficial properties. DIM has been shown to selectively bind to estrogen receptors and might act as an estrogen antagonist.*In the liver, I3C promotes the metabolism of estrogen and increases the ratio of