antiagingatlanta / neutraceuticals / indole 3 carbinol
Indole-3-Carbinol
Preventive Intake: 400 mg
Benefits:
- Acts as a catalyst to pull estradiol down the benign pathway to 2-hydroxy estrone.
- Decreases the risk of developing breast cancer in postmenopausal woman significantly.
- Decreases the risk of developing prostate cancer in men.
- Decreases the amount of 16-alphaydroxy, a carcinogen, in the body.
Deficiencies May Cause: An increased risk of developing breast or prostate cancer.
Food Sources: Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, and cabbage.