Indole-3-carbinol

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Indole-3-carbinol
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Indole-3-carbinol

Indole-3-carbinol (C9H9NO) is found naturally in cruciferous vegetables and is thought to have anticarcinogenic, antioxidant and anti-atherogenic activities due to its estrogen modulating activity.

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  • Michnovicz JJ, Bradlow HL. Induction of estradiol metabolism by dietary indole-3-carbinol in humans. J Natl Cancer Inst. 1990; 82:947-950.

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