Indole-3-carbinol
(I3C) inhibits hormonal pathways involved in the development of cancers such as
breast, cervical, colon, ovarian, and prostate cancers, and laryngeal
papillomas.
I3C
is used as a preventative — it cannot inhibit tumors once they have started.
When a precancerous condition is detected, an I3C supplement may prevent
progression to cancer or even bring about a remission. A
complete remission of Cervical Dysplasia is obtained in about 50% of cases when
I3C is taken orally at 200-400 mg/day for 12 weeks.
Synonyms: I3C; 3-(Hydroxymethyl)indole; 3-indolylcarbinol; 3-indolylmethanol
breast
thyroid