Laura had her last period at age 50. She started experiencing signs of menopause several years before her periods completely stopped–hot flashes, moodiness, night sweats and daytime tiredness. In addition, she noticed her clothes fitting her less comfortably. She bought a weigh scale and started weighing herself every week. Even though she had not changed her eating habits, she was gaining one or two pounds every month. Although Laura had always been about 10 to 15 pounds overweight, she never had difficulty maintaining a certain weight. She tried dieting and exercising but the steady weight gain continued.

What’s Going on With Laura?

A woman’s body maintains a healthy ratio of progesterone, estrogen and testosterone throughout her life. Puberty, onset of menstruation and pregnancy cause natural fluctuations among levels of these hormones. For the most part, however, female hormones return to their normal levels following temporary disruptions. It’s when levels of one or more of these hormones fluctuate dramatically and don’t return to normal levels that symptoms such as Laura’s inexplicable weight gain happens.

Estrogen powerfully influences the way women function, think and feel. Even small changes in how much or how little estrogen your body produces may cause a wide variety of health issues. In addition, a specific amount of progesterone is necessary to counterbalance estrogen.¹

When an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone exists in women like Laura, they may start experiencing these symptoms of estrogen dominance:²

• Depression and anxiety
• Breast tenderness
• Weight gain, especially on the buttocks, thighs, hips and around the abdomen
• Bloating/water retention
• Fatigue
• Brain “fog” (problems with memory, focus and attention)
• Hair loss
• Recurring headaches
• Insomnia
• Mineral deficiencies (particularly zinc and magnesium, two minerals necessary for skin and hair health, brain functioning and energy)

One way Laura and other women with estrogen dominance can regulate estrogen and progesterone levels and eliminate distressing symptoms is to starting supplementing their diet with Di-Indole Methane, or DIM.

How DIM Works to Eliminate Estrogen Dominance and Signs of Menopause

DIM is a compound containing enzymes that metabolize two subtypes of estrogen–estrone and estradiol–responsible for creating an imbalance of estrogen and progesterone. Although this compound is found in cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, you would have to eat several pounds of these vegetables every day to properly metabolize estrone and estradiol.³

DIM restores your energy, improves mood, helps control weight and reduces other symptoms of estrogen dominance. It also promotes metabolism of excess estrogen to help stabilize hormones as completely as possible.⁴

Does DIM Help Men Experiencing Andropause?

Just as the ovaries start reducing their production of estrogen in women over 40, the testicles dramatically slow release of testosterone in men over 40. Reduced testosterone combined with the natural increase of estrogen in older men is one of the main reason men gain weight during andropause. Testosterone plays a key role in maintaining muscle mass throughout a man’s life. Lack of testosterone and excess estrogen means muscle mass starts turning into fat.⁵

Take Back Your Health and Well-being by Ordering DIM

Vegetarian-friendly, once-a-day DIM capsules do not contain dairy, gluten, soy or GMOs. Most people start noticing the positive effects of DIM after taking capsules for a few weeks.

If you have questions about DIM, don’t hesitate to contact us today! We will be more than happy to answer your questions.

References

1. https://www.webmd.com/women/guide/estrogen-and-womens-emotions#1
2. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323280
3. https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-1049/diindolylmethane
4. https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/By_the_way_doctor_What_does_Indolplex_do
5. https://www.acam.org/blogpost/1092863/185807/Strategic-Approach-to-Andropause