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DIM
Also called: diindolylmethane, indole-3-carbinol
A compound from cabbage-family vegetables.
- Why people take it
- Hormone balance, acne.
- What the evidence says
- Little evidence.
- How it is usually taken
- Usually 100 to 300 mg a day.
- Be careful
- May affect hormone medicines.
- Medicines it can interact with
- May affect hormone treatments and medicines broken down by the liver.
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Common questions
What is DIM?
A compound from cabbage-family vegetables.
Why do people take DIM?
Hormone balance, acne.
Does DIM work?
Little evidence.
How much DIM do people take?
Usually 100 to 300 mg a day.
Is DIM safe?
May affect hormone medicines.
Does DIM interact with medicines?
May affect hormone treatments and medicines broken down by the liver.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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