Posted: 6/18/2026 5:11:42 PM EDT
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I started taking a 300mg DIM supplement about 3 months ago to counteract testosterone to estrogen conversion. I do use TRT to counteract a 247T score, but my levels are right around 850 now so nothing crazy. Over the last year or so I noticed e levels increasing. Doc said they're still fine, don't sweat it. Despite cutting down to 10-12% BF (per DEXA scan), I still had this stubborn abdomenal fat (very slight, still bothered me). May be purely psychosomatic, but after 90 days of daily DIM supplementation, I have leaned out like crazy and the abdomenal fat is gone. Diet has stayed the same, exercise regimen still the same (strength training 5 days/week, regular walks/hikes with the dog). I generally don't push supplements; what works for me may not for others. I'd say DIM has given me excellent measurable results. The only other would be an argenine/ornithine/citrulline stack that greatly helps in the gym. Anybody else seen big changes from a natural, non-anabolic supplement? |
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Originally Posted By LibertyShip: Did DIM give you headaches? No headaches. No negative side-effects at all. I meant to take a picture of the bottle I got. It came well-reviewed, but I can't say if that matters at all. I did notice that I was less emotional, less on edge, after about 3 weeks. The physical improvements took a couple months. |
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Originally Posted By bowbender145: Can I ask, what is DIM? thanks https://www.webmd.com/vitamins-and-supplements/health-benefits-dim It's a compound that exists in cruciferous vegetables like brussel sprouts, broccoli, etc. Don't believe it's possible to eat enough of these vegetables in a day to hit 200+MG of DIM compound, hence the need for a supplement. It's been studied quite a bit. Improves prostate health, lowers body fat, reduces inflammation, and changes how men's bodies break down testosterone. I've personally seen it reduce estrogen levels which affects emotion/mood. But I'm seeing reduction in some stubborn abdominal fat which correlates with my usage. Just curious if others had seen the same. |
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Originally Posted By bm3: That’s your body dumping bad estrogen, they go away within a week or so. I’m on 130ngs of test a week an I’m at 1150 also on hcg. I’m getting amazing results using 150 mg a day. Originally Posted By bm3: Originally Posted By arashi: I tried it and got headaches so quit within days That’s your body dumping bad estrogen, they go away within a week or so. I’m on 130ngs of test a week an I’m at 1150 also on hcg. I’m getting amazing results using 150 mg a day. Good to hear. For the sake of info sharing, what benefits are you seeing? @bm3 |
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Originally Posted By rob78: Good to hear. For the sake of info sharing, what benefits are you seeing? @bm3 Normal estrogen levels sometimes a little low , better results using a managing dose of testosterone. Before I started dim I almost quit trt because of estrogen levels. My testosterone was under 20 so I really didn’t have a choice but to stay with it. Now it’s just another vitamin I take everyday. |
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Interesting topic . Indole-3-carbinol is converted in the body to DIM . You noted cruciferous vegetables ( brassica family ) produce it . I'll point out that broccoli sprouts have up to 43% more than mature broccoli. With the broccoli sprouts you also get sulforaphane which several times more potent than in mature broccoli ( not to mention cooking breaks down the enzyme necessary to convert glucoraphynin to sulforaphane....just add mustard powder after cooking for myrosinase) . So , you could supplement your supplement ( take less and save a bit of money ) while getting another great supplement. 2 level tbs of broccoli seeds will make a quart jar of sprouts in about 5 days . Quickest, cheapest gardening on the planet . * last 1lb bag of broccoli seeds I bought was about $20 . 1lb of broccoli seeds will last a single person probably over 6 months. * A 1-pound bag of broccoli seeds yields approximately 42 to 45 tablespoons of seeds. Itd take a single person 2-3 days to consume a quart ....so it may last 9-12 months . |
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