Is DIM a breakthrough for cancer?

Scientific inquiry might not be able to provide any conclusive answers to this question yet, but the results so far are definitely promising. This compound has been the subject of research for almost two decades now, ever since it was first extracted from the Brassica family of vegetables.

The medicinal properties that this compound demonstrates is remarkable, and perhaps is the reason why most scientists and researchers consider Diindolylmethane to be one of the most useful and versatile compounds in molecular biology.

How does this impact the field of medicine in a positive way, especially in regards to cancer?

Ever since scientists at UC Berkeley were able to verify its direct anti-cancer properties, the National Cancer Institute has taken up research to find if it can be used as an alternative therapy to any form of cancer.

While also being tested on its effectiveness against the Human Papilloma Virus in clinical trials, this compound is also being used as a supplement to Taxol (medication to treat cancer) to see if it makes the treatment more effective or not.

But what makes this compound such a promising find is the fact that it is considered to be an excellent immune system booster. In being able to strengthen your body’s organs, as well as fortifying your immune system to a large extent, the ability to remove viruses and bacteria from your body is more likely, no matter how deadly they might be.

Finally, it has also been used as a cancer prevention diet (in the form of patented supplements)and the remarkable results tell the story, as the chances of getting prostate or breast cancer has been reduced by almost 40 and 60 percent, respectively.

However, when it comes to the question as to whether the finding of this compound is a breakthrough for cancer, only a few more years of meticulous research and testing will provide conclusive evidence.