Suggested Use

The suggested dose is 1 capsule twice a day for those under 120 pounds.
For those between 120 and 180 pounds, 1 capsule three times a day is suggested.
For those over 180 pounds, 4 capsules a day may be necessary to adequately saturate the cells.

Special Info

Indole-3-carbinol (I3C) is a phytochemical found in cruciferous vegetables such as cabbage. It shows great potential in preventing cancer, especially hormone-related cancers such as breast and prostate. Now available as a supplement, I3C is hugely popular both as an antioxidant and as a cancer fighter.

Research on I3C dates to the 1960s when it was investigated for its actions against chemical carcinogens. Since that time, researchers have been able to show that I3C has powerful and diverse ways of stopping cancer. While the break-down products of I3C may act unpredictably by themselves, when taken as I3C they are beneficial for preventing, and possibly treating, hormone-related cancers. The data is so compelling, it has provoked normally reserved researchers into such praise as, ³I3C has tremendous potential in the treatment and prevention of cancer, particularly estrogen-enhanced cancer.² (Meng Q, et al. 2000. J Nutr 130:2927-31)

Nutrition Info

A summary of recent studies shows that this vegetable extract:
-Increases the conversion of estradiol to “weaker” (2OHE) estrogen, which has been shown to reduce breast cancer incidence.
-Works in estrogen receptor negative breast cancer cells.
-Stops human cancer cells from growing (54-61%) and provokes the cells to self-destruct (apoptosis).
-Inhibits MCF7 human breast cancer cells better than tamoxifen under laboratory conditions.
-Protects against the environmental toxin, dioxin.
-Restores p21 tumor suppressor gene.
-Provides antioxidant protection.