September is Perimenopause Awareness Month, followed by Menopause Awareness Month in October. It is an important time to talk about the hormonal changes women may experience during midlife.
As estrogen levels fluctuate during perimenopause and decline through menopause, some women notice changes in mood, sleep, energy, body composition, and overall well-being. That’s why we’re featuring DIM, or diindolylmethane, as our Nutraceutical of the Month.
What Is DIM?
DIM is a natural compound produced when the body digests cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and kale.
Thorne Hormone Advantage combines DIM with pomegranate and broccoli extracts to support healthy estrogen metabolism, cellular health, and the body’s natural hormone-processing pathways.
How Does DIM Interact with Estrogen?
After estrogen is used, the body breaks it down into smaller compounds called metabolites.
Think of this as estrogen traveling down different pathways. DIM may help guide it toward a more favorable breakdown pathway, supporting the body’s ability to process estrogen in a healthy way.
DIM may help:
- Support healthy estrogen metabolism
- Encourage more favorable estrogen breakdown pathways
- Help the body process used estrogen metabolites
- Support overall hormonal balance
- Complement a personalized hormone therapy plan when recommended by a provider
Supporting Women Through Perimenopause and Menopause
During perimenopause, estrogen levels can rise and fall unpredictably. For some women, DIM may be considered as part of a personalized wellness plan or used alongside hormone replacement therapy under a provider’s guidance.
Because DIM affects hormone metabolism, it is not right for everyone. Always speak with your provider before adding DIM to your routine, especially if you use hormone therapy, birth control, tamoxifen, or other medications.
Available at BioRestore
Interested in learning whether DIM is right for you? Contact our BioRestore Health team or stop by one of our offices. We’ll help you choose nutraceuticals that align with your personalized wellness plan.
Call 203-491-2999 to learn more or schedule a consultation.
