DIM Prevents Breast Cancer from Spreading to Lungs

DIM (diindolylmethane) is a derivative of I3C (indole-3-carbinol) which naturally come from cruciferous vegetables and are available in concentrated forms in dietary supplements.  A new animal study shows that DIM can profoundly inhibit¹ the spreading of breast cancer cells to the lungs.  The researchers concluded “These results indicate that DIM has potential as an antimetastatic agent for the treatment of breast cancer.”

Numerous studies have shown that cruciferous vegetables, DIM, and I3C have significant protective effects on the female and male reproductive systems.  This is one more study adding to this significant body of literature, in this case showing that DIM can prevent breast cancer cells from spreading.  DIM reduced key inflammatory markers, IL6 and TNFa Cytokine involved with systemic inflammation and regulation of immune cells. It is able to induce cell death, and inhibits tumorigenesis and viral replication. When dysfunctional it is associated with a number of disease processes., that are involved in the spreading process.  It also reduced adhesion molecules and cell surface molecules involved with spreading cancer, making it more difficult for cancer cells to “stick” in new places. 

The ability of nutrition to support human health, even offering protection for serious problems, is simply amazing.  Considering that adverse side effects are virtually non-existent, it is high time for the cancer industry to get more involved in using natural approaches to augment traditional treatments.