DIM

Bevkk

Good morning ladies. This question may have been asked before. Does anyone who is ER+ HER2+ take DIM or any other supplements and have noticed a marked improvement in sleeping and general well-being. I have read conflicting evidence that supplements do work. I have an Onc appointment in a month and I will ask him but was just wondering if anyone  has had any success. 

SoldierCrab

hi Bevkk,  
you might get some more answers in the Night howlers post.... that is where those struggling with sleep chat. 

@Sister
@JJ70
@kmakm

JJ70

@Bevkk. I had to look up what DIM was...LOL. I take 10mg melatonin.......come on over to Night Howls. we talk a lot about sleep (and heaps of other interesting stuff) on that thread.

Sister

@bevkk I don't know what DIM is unless it's how I feel these days!

Kiwi Angel

@Bevkk what is DIM?

Bevkk

Hi ladies
DIM stands for Diindolylmethane. It is found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli cauliflower etc. it is supposed to work on balancing the good and bad estrogen in your body to inhibit cancer from returning.  There has been a few studies done but really not enough to say that it is actually beneficial. I was just interested to know if anyone has taken it or other supplements that has made a difference to their wellbeing. Xxx

Kiwi Angel

Very interesting!!

Giovanna_BCNA

Hello @Bevkk
I hadnt heard of DIM and have checked the 'About herbs' app from the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre site and found the following information which you may find helpful.
https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/herbs/diindolylmethane
Great to speak further with your medical oncologist,
regards Giovanna

poodlejules

I try to eat at least one cruciferous veg everyday along with mushrooms , but unfortunately sleep still evades me