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DIM and Sulforaphane, a synergy.
Both are cruciferous-derived compounds that favorably shift estrogen metabolism and induce phase I and phase II detoxification, giving complementary support to hormone metabolism pathways.
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At a glance
- Substances
- DIM and Sulforaphane
- Pair type
- Synergy
- Evidence (highest tier)
- Emerging
- Source citations
- 2 sources
- Stack Score effect
- +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).
- Scope
- Supplement × Supplement
- Last verified
- May 30, 2026
Synergy · Emerging evidence
Synergy
What is happening. Both are cruciferous-derived compounds that favorably shift estrogen metabolism and induce phase I and phase II detoxification, giving complementary support to hormone metabolism pathways.
Mechanism. DIM promotes the 2-hydroxylation pathway of estrogen metabolism, while sulforaphane induces phase II conjugation enzymes via Nrf2, together enhancing formation and clearance of less proliferative estrogen metabolites.
Recommendation. Reasonable to combine for estrogen metabolism or detoxification goals. No timing separation is required.
Sources (2)
- Thomson CA, et al. Chemopreventive properties of 3,3'-diindolylmethane in breast cancer. Breast Cancer Research and Treatment, 2016
- Higdon JV, Delage B, Williams DE, Dashwood RH. Cruciferous vegetables and human cancer risk. Pharmacological Research, 2007
Stack Score
How this pair moves the number.
Effect on the composite score
If both DIM and Sulforaphane are in the same stack, this pair applies +2 to your Stack Score (per scored synergy row).
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