DIM side effects - none reported

Diindolylmethane (DIM) is a natural substance created by the body from nutrients in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli. Because of the proven health benefits of diindolylmethane, supplements of it are made. Diindolylmethane supplementation has no reported side effects.

Diindolylmethane supplements may be sometimes difficult to absorb. One company, BioResponse has created diindolylmethane (DIM) supplements are formulated for enhanced absorption.

References

Dalessandri KM, Firestone GL, Fitch MD, Bradlow HL, Bjeldanes LF. Pilot study: effect of 3,3'-diindolylmethane supplements on urinary hormone metabolites in postmenopausal women with a history of early-stage breast cancer. Nutr Cancer. 2004;50(2):161-7.

Reed GA, Sunega JM, Sullivan DK, Gray JC, Mayo MS, Crowell JA, Hurwitz A.Single-dose pharmacokinetics and tolerability of absorption-enhanced 3,3'-diindolylmethane in healthy subjects. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2008 Oct;17(10):2619-24