Monograph: Indole-3-Carbinol
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Accepted Names (English)
3Indole-3-carbinol(common)3-Hydroxymethylindole(proper)Indole-3-carbinol(proper)
Accepted Names (French)
3Indole-3-carbinol(common)3-Hydroxyméthylindole(proper)Indole-3-carbinol(proper)
Approved Health Claims
3- Helps to support/promote healthy estrogen metabolism/balance
- Source of (an) antioxidant(s)/Provides (an) antioxidant(s)
- Source of (an) antioxidant(s)/Provides (an) antioxidant(s) that help(s) fight/protect (cell) against/reduce (the oxidative effect of/the oxidative damage caused by/cell damage caused by) free radicals
Approved Health Claims (Français)
3- Aide à soutenir/promouvoir un métabolisme/équilibre sain d'œstrogènes
- Source d'(un) antioxydant(s)/Fournit (un) (des) antioxydant(s)
- Source d'(un) antioxydant(s)/Fournit (un) (des) antioxydant(s) qui aide(nt) à combattre/à protéger (les cellules) contre/à réduire (les effets oxydatifs des/les dommages oxydatifs causés par/les dommages cellulaires causés par) les radicaux libres
Approved Dose Ranges
1| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years and older Healthy Estrogen Metabolism | 200–400 milligrams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
7cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are attempting to conceiveApplies to: Products providing 20 mg or more of Indole-3-carbinol, per day
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking medications or natural health productsApplies to: Products providing 20 mg or more of Indole-3-carbinol, per day
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a liver disorder or symptoms of low estrogen such as joint pain, mood changes or changes in libidoApplies to: Products providing 20 mg or more of Indole-3-carbinol, per day; Male subpopulation only
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a liver disorder or symptoms of low estrogen such as joint pain, mood changes, changes in libido, hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness or irregular menstruationsApplies to: Products providing 20 mg or more of Indole-3-carbinol, per day; All subpopulations or Female subpopulation only
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use to exclude the diagnosis of a serious cause of hormonal imbalanceApplies to: Products making a healthy estrogen balance/metabolism claim
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you develop liver-related symptoms (e.g., yellowing of the eyes and/or skin, dark urine, abdominal pain, jaundice) or symptoms of low estrogenApplies to: Products providing 20 mg or more of Indole-3-carbinol, per day
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant or breastfeedingApplies to: All products
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