Swanson Indole-3-Carbinol with Resveratrol - I3C Supplement Promoting Cellular Protection - Natural Supplement to Help Maintain Healthy Hormone Balance - (60 Capsules, 200mg Each)

I just started with this brand. I was on the NOW Foods brand for a little over a month. Same mg, same count, price is comparable. But the swanson brand pills are about half the size. I don't have a problem taking large pills, but, smaller ones are much better!The supplement itself has helped tremendously. I have suspected for some time that my estrogen levels were high. Ever since my last child 3 years ago, I have had extremely heavy periods, soaking a super absorbent tampon in 1 to 2 hours for the first 36 hours or so. Always lasting at least 6 days, once as long as 12 days. After a visit to the doctor, I was told that I was becoming anemic, but, they never tested hormones. About a year ago, I started getting terrible headaches, and in the last 18 months I have gained about 30 lbs. After doing some research it seemed the culprit could be high estrogen levels. So, I decided to try this supplement. If I was wrong, it seemed to be a good thing to take anyway, and was hoping very much that it would help my symptoms.I just finished my second period after starting this supplement, I'm not sure I noticed much of a difference on the first one, but, I had only been taking it for a week or so at that time. The period I just finished lasted 3 DAYS!!! I never once soaked through a tampon! That is incredible...I have not had a headache for weeks! Which is also incredible.I haven't noticed any weight loss, but, with the results I already have, I will continue to take this supplement religiously!

...so only time will tell if the strategy worked. I did quite a bit of research on this (for my mom) as well as DIM, a derivative, settled on this product as the best all-round supplement (and least expensive). Most gynecologists these days are loathe to prescribe estrogen for menopause, as they now believe the risks (stroke, heart attack, cancer, etc.) outweigh the benefits. From my reading of research studies, I3C offsets the bad effects of hormone replacement therapy (estrogen), while enhancing the good ones- increased libido, better skin, sharper cognition, lower blood pressure, many more.It's still controversial, depending on whom you read, but for me, this seems the best compromise. Without estrogen my mom's hair was falling out, skin going to hell, memory dicey, terrible. Her physician prescribed estrogen. Now she says she feels better, physical and cognitive changes are noticeable, e.g., hair thicker, fuller, skin improved, more energy, sharper mind/memory, etc. Note that she's taking other things as well, such as Hawthorn for blood pressure, potassium, we're mixing up and using magnesium oil, a slew of things (her blood pressure is now down to normal). But based on what I've read the I3C makes HRT, taking estrogen, safe. Don't take my word for it though, my reading was not encyclopedic in scope, please read up on it yourself. As I say, only time will tell. If she should happen to experience any adverse effects of HRT, I'll update this review.

I3c is a miracle drug without being a drugFor Men:Help to reduce estrogen levelsIncrease free testosteroneBalance hormone levels in generalReduce or eliminate pseudo gynocomastiaPossible reduction or gynocomastiaAid with wait lossReduce chance of prostate cancer.And moreFor Women:Lighter periodsLess bloatReduced or eliminated breastfeeding pain or tendernessReduction of estrogen (if you have too much)Reduce chance of certain cancersAid in weight loss (when combined with diet and exercise)I3c has also shown promise to "arrest" cancer, meaning it could slow or stop the growth of certain cancers.I3c will promote a healthy balance of hormonesI3c can help weight loss, when combined with diet and exercise, and works very well when combined with CLAThis is, like I said a wonder drug. You would be remiss to not try it for 2 months straight and see and feel the differenceIt is natural and healthy as well, high levels found in most green leafy vegetables.Hop this review helps, thumbs back if it did please.

The bad: The smell! I have not (yet) tried other brands, so I don't know how this compares. This product has the breathtaking scent of a cross between mildew and someone with bad gum disease, and it's a VERY powerful smell. It is stomach turning, and your burps will smell and taste like that for a while. The hand that you put the pill in will smell of it for a while. I would not put up with it if I didn't have a medical need that this is supposed to be very helpful with.The good: And it seems to be very helpful. I noticed positive changes by Day 3. My symptoms return if I miss taking it for a couple of days, as I did when I went on a weekend trip and forgot to pack them.I will continue taking these because they work. I may try another brand at some point, though, because of the smell. Not just that it's strong, but because it smells strongly of bad things that I'd never want to be swallowing.

After just under 3 weeks taking this supplement, I sleep like a baby, no longer suffer from heinous "brain fog" throughout the day and my period (which hit after only 10 days on Indole 3) was definitely shorter and lighter. I basically diagnosed myself as estrogen dominant as I have suffered from fibroids since my kids were born. The doctor has no solution other than surgery or a Mirena (yes, the iud which isn't even meant to treat fibroids). After reading horror stories about THAT, I decided to do some research on any supplements that might help. I stumbled upon this after a few hours googling estrogen dominance.Is it a cure? Who knows. I take it along with the Now Foods Liver Detox and between those two, I have definitely noticed a change. I can say that in under a month I've seen enough improvement to make me order a second bottle and take my chances. Its definitely doing something.

product looks great and trustworthy. have been consuming since i got it. will post updates more