02-04-2010, 14:40
Hi Sandy,
I just recently started on DIM and one thing I did come across was a truckload of warnings that it can affect the birth control pills. It of course didn't say it was written in stone, but said "in theory" it could have an affect on them and for some women more than others.
The following is from one of the DIM brands information sheet
"DIM (Diindolylmethane) has been shown to help regulate and promote a more efficient metabolism of estrogen, and an optimal ratio of estrogen metabolites. DIM® Enhanced Delivery System from Allergy Research Group contains BioResponse DIM™, a unique formulation containing pure diindolylmethane, an indole. Indoles are plant compounds with health promoting properties, and are found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.
DIM® Enhanced Delivery System is a stable, bioavailable form of DIM, made possible through a proprietary delivery system. The formula is co-solubilized with phosphatidylcholine, and microencapsulated in starch particles.
Caution: Do not use this product if you are pregnant or lactating, or using birth control pills.
Product note: Harmless changes in urine color may occur. Increased water consumption reverses this side effect. "
Mel
CAn DIM be taken with BCP?
DIM drug interactions
I just recently started on DIM and one thing I did come across was a truckload of warnings that it can affect the birth control pills. It of course didn't say it was written in stone, but said "in theory" it could have an affect on them and for some women more than others.
The following is from one of the DIM brands information sheet
"DIM (Diindolylmethane) has been shown to help regulate and promote a more efficient metabolism of estrogen, and an optimal ratio of estrogen metabolites. DIM® Enhanced Delivery System from Allergy Research Group contains BioResponse DIM™, a unique formulation containing pure diindolylmethane, an indole. Indoles are plant compounds with health promoting properties, and are found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts.
DIM® Enhanced Delivery System is a stable, bioavailable form of DIM, made possible through a proprietary delivery system. The formula is co-solubilized with phosphatidylcholine, and microencapsulated in starch particles.
Caution: Do not use this product if you are pregnant or lactating, or using birth control pills.
Product note: Harmless changes in urine color may occur. Increased water consumption reverses this side effect. "
Mel
CAn DIM be taken with BCP?
DIM drug interactions