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DIM + I3C Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Seeking Health

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

DIM + I3C is a dietary supplement by Seeking Health with 3 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for estrogen/hormone balance, acne and hormonal skin issues, prostate health support.Based on those ingredients, 365 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Indole-3-Carbinol, Diindolylmethane. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of DIM + I3C by Seeking Health

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Low disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Low

Most active ingredients don't disclose an individual amount — you can't tell how much of each you're getting.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 0 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • “Total Dietary Indoles Proprietary Blend” is a proprietary blend — the label gives one combined amount (400 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This supplement contains three active ingredients: diindolylmethane (DIM) and indole-3-carbinol (I3C)—both plant compounds from cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage—plus a proprietary blend of related indole compounds. These ingredients are meant to support hormone metabolism.

The product also contains vegetarian capsule material, silicon dioxide, cellulose, and L-leucine as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: healthy estrogen support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), Mastalgia, Breast cancer, Cervical dysplasia, Prostate cancer, Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — and 2 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Indole-3-carbinol is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Breast cancer (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Indole-3-carbinol is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cervical dysplasia.
  • Also on file: Diindolylmethane is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Breast cancer, Cervical dysplasia, Mastalgia, and more.

The evidence for what these ingredients actually do isn't established in the data we hold. Studies examining diindolylmethane and indole-3-carbinol for prostate health, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical dysplasia, and breast tenderness all show insufficient reliable evidence to rate them—meaning the research so far doesn't clearly prove they work for those purposes.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Diindolylmethane Indole-3-carbinol

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Both diindolylmethane and indole-3-carbinol are generally well tolerated in short-term use, though long-term safety hasn't been thoroughly studied. The most common side effects are digestive—diarrhea, gas, nausea, and vomiting—along with headache and rash in some people.

At higher doses, indole-3-carbinol has caused unsteadiness and tremor in a small number of people, which resolved when the dose was lowered. A single rare case of a serious rash syndrome (DRESS) has been reported with diindolylmethane, and one case of stroke occurred in a person taking diindolylmethane, though that person had multiple stroke risk factors and was taking other supplements, making it unclear whether this ingredient played a role.

The safety notes advise caution with long-term use and flag possible hormone effects as a concern.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Diindolylmethane Indole-3-carbinol

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 2 of the 2 matched ingredients can interact with medications — Indole-3-carbinol, Diindolylmethane.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs.
  • For scale: 365 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin)—indole-3-carbinol may raise bleeding risk. Also confirm use if you take estrogens, hormone replacement therapy, or birth control pills, as both ingredients may interfere with how they work.

If you take water pills that lower sodium, mention this product as well. Finally, ask about any medications your liver breaks down through the CYP1A2 pathway, as diindolylmethane and indole-3-carbinol may lower their levels.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFormula with limited ingredient disclosure with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product is best discussed with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you take birth control, hormone therapy, blood thinners, or water pills—or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. The evidence for what it does isn't established yet, and it can interact with several medication types in ways that matter.

Your healthcare provider can help you decide whether it makes sense for your situation.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 23, 2018.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about DIM + I3C, straight from the product label.

Brand Seeking Health
Barcode (UPC) 828054126930
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 23, 2018
DSLD ID 174439
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for DIM + I3C by Seeking Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
828054126930
IngredientAmount% DV
Diindolylmethane0 NP--
Indole-3-Carbinol0 NP--
Total Dietary Indoles Proprietary Blend400 mg--
related Indole compounds0 NP--

Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Silicon Dioxide, Cellulose, L-Leucine

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 1 to 2 capsules daily with food or as directed by your health care professional.

Formula

This product contains a mixture of two important dietary indoles and their associated breakdown products for broad-spectrum action.

Precautions

Do not use if full-bottle shirnkwrap is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place (59(0)F-85(0)F) away from direct light.

General Statements

This product was made in a GMP and ISO 9001:2008 registered facility.

Physician formulated Healthy estrogen support

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Does Not Contain: Milk/casein, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat/gluten, corn, yeast, and soybeans. Contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.

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DIM + I3C by Seeking Health label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in DIM + I3C by Seeking Health

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Total Dietary Indoles Proprietary Blend

400 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule, Silicon Dioxide, Cellulose, L-Leucine. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

DIM + I3C by Seeking Health Drug Interactions

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365 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in DIM + I3C with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Indole-3-Carbinol3 drug types · 294 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, indole-3-carbinol might increase the risk of bleeding when used with antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs.
In vitro research shows that indole-3-carbinol inhibits platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, indole-3-carbinol might increase the metabolism of CYP1A2 substrates and lower serum concentrations.
Animal research shows that indole-3-carbinol induces CYP1A2 enzymes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Estrogens

Indole-3-carbinol might interfere with the effects of estrogen therapy.
Preliminary clinical and in vitro evidence shows that indole-3-carbinol has antiestrogenic activity.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D

Diindolylmethane3 drug types · 269 drugs

Diuretic Drugs

Theoretically, diindolylmethane might increase the risk of hyponatremia if used with sodium-depleting diuretics.
Large doses of diindolylmethane (600 mg daily) have been associated with two cases of asymptomatic hyponatremia in clinical research.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Estrogens

Theoretically, diindolylmethane might increase or decrease the effects of estrogens.
Diindolylmethane might have mild estrogenic or antiestrogenic effects. Theoretically, large amounts of diindolylmethane might interfere with hormone replacement therapy.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Cytochrome P450 1A2 (Cyp1A2) Substrates

Theoretically, diindolylmethane might lower serum levels of CYP1A2 substrates.
In vitro evidence suggests that diindolylmethane can induce CYP1A2. Theoretically, it might increase metabolism of CYP1A2 substrates and lower serum concentrations. This interaction has not been reported in humans.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for DIM + I3C, from the product label.

Seeking Health

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Name
Seeking Health
Street Address
3140 Mercer Ave
City
Bellingham
State
WA
ZipCode
98225
Phone Number
(800) 547-9812
Web Address
www.seekinghealth.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

DIM + I3C by Seeking Health: Common Questions

Does DIM + I3C by Seeking Health interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, DIM + I3C has a known interaction with 365 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
DIM + I3C contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is it safe to take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Diindolylmethane is rated Likely Safe in pregnancy, but indole-3-carbinol has no safety rating for pregnancy—the data isn't there. Neither ingredient has reliable safety information for breastfeeding, so supplement use while nursing isn't recommended. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
What are the most common side effects?
The most common are digestive: diarrhea, gas, nausea, and vomiting. Headache and rash also occur. At higher doses, indole-3-carbinol has caused unsteadiness and tremor in a small number of people, though these resolved when the dose was reduced.
Does this actually work for hormone health or cancer prevention?
The evidence isn't established yet. Studies on these ingredients for breast cancer, colorectal cancer, cervical dysplasia, prostate health, and breast tenderness all show insufficient reliable evidence—meaning researchers haven't confirmed they work for those uses.
Can I take this long-term?
Short-term use appears generally well tolerated, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. The product information advises caution with long-term use.
What are DIM and indole-3-carbinol?
Both are natural plant compounds found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cabbage. They're included in this supplement because they're thought to support hormone metabolism, though solid evidence for that benefit isn't established yet.

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The 23 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Diindolylmethane 14 references
  1. Natl Inst Health, Natl Inst Environmental Health Sci. Indole-3-carbinol. Available at: http://ntp-server.niehs.nih.gov.
  2. Balk JL. Indole-3-carbinol for cancer prevention. Altern Med Alert 2000; 3:105-7.
  3. Riby JE, Chang GHF, Firestone GL, Bjeldanes LF. Ligand-independent activation of estrogen receptor function by 3,3'-diindolylmethane in human breast cancer cells. Biochem Pharmacol 2000;60:167-77. PubMed
  4. Lake BG, Tredger JM, Renwick AB, et al. 3'3-diindolylmethane induces CYP1A2 in cultured precision-cut human liver slices. Xenobiotica 1998;28:803-11. PubMed
  5. Dalessandri, K. M., Firestone, G. L., Fitch, M. D., Bradlow, H. L., and Bjeldanes, L. F. Pilot study: effect of 3,3'-diindolylmethane supplements on urinary hormone metabolites in postmenopausal women with a history of early-stage breast cancer. Nutr Canc PubMed
  6. Reed, G. A., Arneson, D. W., Putnam, W. C., Smith, H. J., Gray, J. C., Sullivan, D. K., Mayo, M. S., Crowell, J. A., and Hurwitz, A. Single-dose and multiple-dose administration of indole-3-carbinol to women: pharmacokinetics based on 3,3'-diindolylmetha
  7. Reed, G. A., Sunega, J. M., Sullivan, D. K., Gray, J. C., Mayo, M. S., Crowell, J. A., and Hurwitz, A. Single-dose pharmacokinetics and tolerability of absorption-enhanced 3,3'-diindolylmethane in healthy subjects. Cancer Epidemiol.Biomarkers Prev. 2008; PubMed
  8. Del Priore G., Gudipudi, D. K., Montemarano, N., Restivo, A. M., Malanowska-Stega, J., and Arslan, A. A. Oral diindolylmethane (DIM): pilot evaluation of a nonsurgical treatment for cervical dysplasia. Gynecol.Oncol. 2010;116(3):464-467. PubMed
  9. Heath, E. I., Heilbrun, L. K., Li, J., Vaishampayan, U., Harper, F., Pemberton, P., and Sarkar, F. H. A phase I dose-escalation study of oral BR-DIM (BioResponse 3,3'- Diindolylmethane) in castrate-resistant, non-metastatic prostate cancer. Am.J.Transl.R
  10. Jellinck, P. H., Forkert, P. G., Riddick, D. S., Okey, A. B., Michnovicz, J. J., and Bradlow, H. L. Ah receptor binding properties of indole carbinols and induction of hepatic estradiol hydroxylation. Biochem.Pharmacol. 3-9-1993;45(5):1129-1136. PubMed
  11. Bui PV, Moualla M, Upson DJ. A Possible Association of Diindolylmethane with Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Venous Thrombosis. Case Rep Med. 2016;2016:7527098. PubMed
  12. Castañon A, Tristram A, Mesher D, Powell N, Beer H, Ashman S, Rieck G, Fielder H, Fiander A, Sasieni P. Effect of diindolylmethane supplementation on low-grade cervical cytological abnormalities: double-blind, randomised, controlled trial. Br J Cancer. 20 PubMed
  13. Le TM, Sanders CJ, van de Corput L, van Erpecum KJ, Röckmann H. Drug rash with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms caused by the dietary supplement diindolylmethane. J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract. 2016 Jan-Feb;4(1):175-6. PubMed
  14. Pence ST, Mehta K, Crum-Bailey J. The Serious Side of Supplements: An Ischemic Stroke in a Healthy 38-year-old Female. Mil Med 2022. PubMed

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Indole-3-carbinol 9 references
  1. Rosen CA, Woodson GE, Thompson JW, et al. Preliminary results of the use of indole-3-carbinol for recurrent respiratory papillomatosis. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1998;118:810-5. PubMed
  2. Bell MC, Crowley-Nowick P, Bradlow HL, et al. Placebo-controlled trial of indole-3-carbinol in the treatment of CIN. Gynecol Oncol 2000;78:123-9. PubMed
  3. He YH, Friesen MD, Ruch RJ, Schut HA. Indole-3-carbinol as a chemopreventive agent in 2-amino-1-methyl-6-phenylimidazo[4,5-b]pyridine (PhIP) carcinogenesis: inhibition of PhIP-DNA adduct formation, acceleration of PhIP metabolism, and induction of cytoch
  4. Kim, Y. S. and Milner, J. A. Targets for indole-3-carbinol in cancer prevention. J.Nutr.Biochem. 2005;16(2):65-73. PubMed
  5. Anon. Indole-3-carbinol. Monograph. Alternative Medicine Review 2005;10(4):337-42.
  6. McAlindon TE, Gulin J, Chen T, et al. Indole-3-carbinol in women with SLE: effect on estrogen metabolism and disease activity. Lupus 2001;10:779-83. PubMed
  7. Reed GA, Peterson KS, Smith HJ, et al. A phase I study of indole-3-carbinol in women: tolerability and effects. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2005;14:1953-60. PubMed
  8. Bradlow HL, Michnovicz JJ, Halper M, et al. Long-term responses of women to indole-3-carbinol or a high fiber diet. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 1994;3:591-5.
  9. Paliwal P, Chauhan G, Gautam D, Dash D, Patne SCU, Krishnamurthy S. Indole-3-carbinol improves neurobehavioral symptoms in a cerebral ischemic stroke model. Naunyn Schmiedebergs Arch Pharmacol. 2018;391(6):613-625. PubMed

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