Indole 3 Carbinol

Indole 3 carbinol is a compound found in cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage, broccoli, kale and cauliflower. It has powerful antioxidant properties and the ability to increase the body’s anti-toxin enzyme activity. Studies have shown that it has been effective in the treatment of breast, ovarian and cervical cancers. Indole-3-carbinol has the ability to break down cancer causing estrogen and dioxin (a pesticide) rendering them harmless. In comparison with the popular anti-estrogen drug tamoxifen which is sixty percent effective against estrogen promoted cancer cells, indole-3-carbinol is ninety percent effective. When put to the test at the National Cancer Institute, indole-3-carbinol was found to be the most effective anti-cancer agent among eighty substances that were tested.

Treatment for non estrogen cancers have also shown promise such a Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and its vocal cord related cancer papillomatosis, prostate cancer and lung cancer. Research has also shown that indole-3-carbinol may be valuable in the treatment of auto-immune disease such as multiple sclerosis, lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. In order benefit from the cancer fighting power of indole-3-carbinol, experts recommend a daily intake of between 200 and 400 mg, which is the range used in clinical trial for cancer prevention. Obtaining this amount from your diet may prove to be challenging.

Cooking cruciferous vegetables destroys a good percentage of the nutrients. If you consumed large amounts of raw broccoli, cauliflower, kale and cabbage for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day you would most likely get enough indol-3-carbinol. Making these vegetables a regular part of our diet is essential, but eating them all day just isn’t practical or desirable. The alternative is to add an effective supplement from a reputable company. To obtain maximum results from Indole-3-Carbinol it is important to eliminate estrogen promoting foods such as processed foods, simple carbohydrate foods and beverages and foods and beverages that contain toxic fats. Avoid personal and home care products containing chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin or inhaled. For further information go to Toxic Personal Care Products and Household Cleaners.