Q: Do you know 3-indolylcarbinol?
3-indolylcarbinol, also known as indole-3-carbinol (I3C), is a naturally occurring compound found in cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, and kale, and forms when these vegetables are chewed or digested. Indole-3-methanol has been studied for its potential health benefits, including its anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.
Vegetables rich in indole 3 methanol include broccoli, radish and cauliflower.
Q: What are the benefits of indole 3 carbinol
1.control inflammation
Chronic inflammation is believed to be at the root of many health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and tumors. The study found that higher intake of cruciferous vegetables was associated with a reduction in inflammatory markers.
Its effect may be due to the fact that cruciferous vegetables are rich in antioxidants, including beta carotene, vitamin C, indole-3-methanol, etc., which can resist free radical damage and prevent disease.
2.prevent tumors
Some studies have shown that regular intake of cruciferous vegetables can reduce the incidence of stomach, colorectal and lung cancer.
3.control blood sugar
Cruciferous vegetables are not only rich in dietary fiber that slows the absorption of blood sugar, it also contains many antioxidants and other endemic compounds that can promote blood sugar control.
4.prevent obesity
Cruciferous vegetables also play an important role in healthy weight loss. Controlling for exercise and other dietary factors, just one serving of cruciferous vegetables per day was associated with an average weight loss of 0.6 pounds over four years.
5.maintain heart health
Consumption of cruciferous vegetables is also associated with reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.
6. maintain endocrine balance
Cruciferous vegetables and their extracts also have anti-estrogenic properties due to their indole-gluconate content, especially indole-3-methanol. Indole-3-methanol increases the excretion of estrogen in the urine to balance hormone levels in the body.
