Broccoli
Sprouts

BENEFICIAL Broccoli sprouts, contain DIM (Diindolymethane). Dim is an indole phytochemical that is a natural metabolic of compounds found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, brussel sprouts and cabbage. Broccoli sprouts, part of the cruciferous family of vegetables, is rich in sulforaphane and indole-3-carbinol. Broccoli extract naturally contains high amounts of indoles, which are known for their ability to deactivate certain types of estrogen that are linked to cancer.
Not surprisingly, people who eat a fair amount of vegetables, such as broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts, kale and cauliflower tend to have less cancer than those who don't consume cruciferous vegetables. Researchers have conducted many studies that indicate a strong connection between the indoles and cancer. These are rich sources of indole-3-carbinol (I3C), which the body converts into 3,3'-diindolylmethane DIM during digestion.
It was found that androgen-dependent cancer cells (such as prostate cancer cells) treated with a solution of DIM grew 70 percent less than untreated cells. However, androgen-independent cells were not affected by the DIM solution. Similar studies were verified the same results with breast cancer cells that were estrogen dependent.
Liver cysts have estrogen receptors. For this reason, daily I eat broccoli, cabbage, or kale. DIM contained in broccoli sprouts are said to increase the metabolism of estrogen through the liver.
CAUTION Do not take if you are taking immunosuppressive medications. Before starting DIMs, I had my thyroid functioning checked. If you have a thyroid condition inform your doctor and ask if you can eat the cruciform family of vegetables.