{"id":25993,"date":"2020-11-24T10:31:56","date_gmt":"2020-11-24T15:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=25993"},"modified":"2020-11-27T12:48:26","modified_gmt":"2020-11-27T17:48:26","slug":"dim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/dim\/","title":{"rendered":"Can DIM Help Women Balance Their Hormones?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re on top of your health and wellness trends, you probably know all about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/black-seed-oil-8-fl-oz\/vs-3578\">black seed oil<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/catchfree-omega-tropical-mango-4-23-fl-oz\/wys1017\">plant-based omega-3s<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/apple-cider-vinegar-gummies-60-gummies\/gln0001\">apple cider vinegar gummies<\/a>. But there&#8217;s a new trend emerging that hasn&#8217;t quite hit the mainstream yet: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/women-s-health\/N-cp99io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DIM<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDIM is short for diindolylmethane, a bioactive phytonutrient metabolite found in cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, Bok choy, arugula, radishes, and more,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mynetdiary.com\/bio-bbraslow.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brenda Braslow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, R.D.N., a dietitian with <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mynetdiary.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MyNetDiary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>You can also find DIM in supplement form (because not every day is a Bok choy and Brussels sprouts kind of day).<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what to know about this plant-derived super-supplement\u2014and whether it\u2019s right for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Benefits of DIM<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what can DIM do for you? If you&#8217;re female, potentially a lot.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDIM is studied for its role in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/17605302\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">estrogen metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4223525\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sex hormone homeostasis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thenursetitian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tori Jensen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, R.D., R.N., dietitian at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahmihealth.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ah.mi<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Basically, it\u2019s believed to help keep women\u2019s reproductive hormones balanced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/diet-hormones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 Ways Restrictive Diets Can Mess With Women&#8217;s Hormones<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And why does having balanced hormones matter? For starters, it can help you maintain a clear, healthy complexion,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1and1life.com\/our-people\/silvia-carli\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silvia Carli<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, R.D., C.S.C.S., a dietitian at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1and1life.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1AND1 LIFE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s also helpful for those dealing with period issues or going through menopause. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other symptoms of hormonal imbalance include hot flashes, weight gain, and PMS, says Dr. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drgabriellelyon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gabrielle Lyon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, D.O., a functional medicine physician in New York City.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Getting more DIM may be beneficial for women dealing with any of these symptoms.<\/p>\n<h2><b>What To Know If You Want To Try DIM<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women interested in trying it should seek medical guidance before adding it to their routine. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though the extract can support women\u2019s hormonal health, it impacts the balance of three types of estrogen in the body. For this reason, it could <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/newsletter_article\/By_the_way_doctor_What_does_Indolplex_do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interfere with the effectiveness of birth control<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who are pregnant, nursing, or undergoing certain medical treatments (like hormonal replacements or cancer therapies) should also avoid DIM, says Lyon.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/10-ways-women-can-support-their-fertility-naturally\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">10 Ways Women Can Support Their Fertility Naturally<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As long as you\u2019ve gotten clearance from your doctor, though, DIM supplements are regarded as safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c200 milligram doses of diindolylmethane are well tolerated,\u201d says Jensen. \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2602858\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are noted more at doses greater than this and include dark urine, headaches, and mild nausea or vomiting. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/dim\/vs-2382\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Vitamin Shoppe brand DIM<\/a> contains 200 milligrams.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to avoid DIM\u2019s potential side effects: Take it with food.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cDIM is best taken with a meal, but always follow the advice of your health care provider,\u201d says Lyon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of adding more DIM to your diet: \u201cI would suggest eating three to five servings of vegetables per day, with a focus on cruciferous vegetables,\u201d says Braslow. In addition to the options listed above, you can also focus on putting more <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kale<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cabbage, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">turnips, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kohlrabi on your plate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/watermark.silverchair.com\/nutritionreviews65-0259.pdf?token=AQECAHi208BE49Ooan9kkhW_Ercy7Dm3ZL_9Cf3qfKAc485ysgAAAtcwggLTBgkqhkiG9w0BBwagggLEMIICwAIBADCCArkGCSqGSIb3DQEHATAeBglghkgBZQMEAS4wEQQM7zJP-Gq7S1KMIcoNAgEQgIICivhaRNXiNpURRuO2-Qzc7R4ekzih2pOEKdcl3HVmac7nGAPYYoLpaHrwiGxMq-7ZshRHqTaDNeTCTAorrfMjfwrkyUUrhP6skry8nqCs_FDyPr_mfLTrhraArQ_d0knZcp6j6IZcFcPx4hK68a-1dSgD7N4rL9J3jNSMtVCtG1GRMQZE_yuRUcwi5VbrdEWtEjv4iy97vna8RyME0QucAIOVocEmzcjvE5aAZ7zfAMw_u9YqoxQjPEXUISZxg160vzgRxzPnKH6hx_gkAE8AcxF4r8wUIcYIm0Ee3nwywuq6hXkQV3KuaxvizrVqtEdl4N3Yhb4HkCvt-uTE8KAxA7yERUlqWRh8_FrjK9lzX0t0tXSHsyK0TtAXlBuMaXTyxaaV8jaduNy6J1gNiTlhDddMgfgUzQszvLQcM2NYmSxsniQF_vmKpxR7gWUrh_b49C9ecHzI9ogmKSHSizjul9k-RFKABLEEOpjDTFekIeMtT0DZMtMU1ZjDK9vPEsZEWY0qsRNhGKihJQB7NsG9nRqfl2fz62Wx8Ze8lyR8WBV2ZQuUTCi44id9QmFifamkLQE0DxW4T_sB4e9ODxvWDk_NTR_QetZ8lK_Fq2nzDRvvBIkMI0u05A0Jzu8-sfFafKJeLeXGWxWqqc6D2ruFsxfeHT0FhzjRNoZDqpv43ZtX6-Lfd2KJMznTUS1fXexIF06WQ7VBfarVCwRmp1sitsoifGdEoeTX4EpJNVgeC_JBQlGQpW2huveth--Jb8R1R6rooI-Q_5zdZYfTXz2BmadLVBYTwKrEN0fSebjpPoSSMgUwa_xrFymIezRb8or_fshYdmqi2sNgttSty7oO3WNWpRVkdBOoiEoT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical studies<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have shown that populations that consume high amounts of cruciferous vegetables have lower cancer incidences,\u201d Jensen says. \u201cSo stock your fridge with these delicious winter vegetables when they\u2019re in season!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re on top of your health and wellness trends, you probably know all about black seed oil, plant-based omega-3s, and apple cider vinegar gummies. But there&#8217;s a new trend emerging that hasn&#8217;t quite hit the mainstream yet: DIM. \u201cDIM is short for diindolylmethane, a bioactive phytonutrient metabolite found in cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower,<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/dim\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Can DIM Help Women Balance Their Hormones?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":212,"featured_media":25996,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[5,9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25993","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","category-the-latest"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Can DIM Help Women Balance Their Hormones? | What\u2019s Good blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"DIM, an extract that comes from cruciferous vegetables, is a hot supplement for women&#039;s health. 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