Diindolylmethane is considered to be one of the most important compounds that have been discovered in the area of cancer treatment off late. And why this compound is actually making the news is because of the number of years that has been wasted in order to find a cure for cancer among several other viral and bacterial diseases.

Also known as DIM, this compound is currently being tested in clinical trials to check as to whether it works as an excellent cure for cancer while also being used a supplement which works to prevent cancer.

While the testing is still underway for the cure for cancer, there is no doubt that this compound increases the chances of preventing both prostate and breast cancer by up to 40 to 60 %. However, this compound has been derived from vegetables from the Brassica family, and this means that vegetables such as cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli have been the subject of attention for some time now and for good reasons too.

And with the success that has been achieved as a cancer prevention diet, patients and doctors are hoping that there will be a day when the cure for cancer will be there for the taking. If this happens, then the way one views cancer among other viral and bacterial diseases will complete change for the better.