Can I take Arginine with DIM?

Understanding the interactions, benefits, and safety of combining these two powerful supplements.

Arginine
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DIM

Short answer

We found no documented interaction between Arginine and DIM in the sources below. That isn't proof the combination is right for you: check each one's cautions, and ask your pharmacist if you take medication.

Arginine

What it is: An amino acid the body makes and gets from protein foods. The body turns it into nitric oxide, which widens blood vessels.

What the research says: There's little evidence it improves strength, exercise performance or recovery.

Cautions

  • Up to 9 g a day seems safe for days to weeks; more can cause stomach upset.
  • It can lower blood pressure slightly.

Medicines to check

  • Blood-pressure medicines: arginine can lower blood pressure too

In Holitro: Arginine (500 mg per capsule)

Sources: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance (updated March 2021); Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, About Herbs: Arginine (updated February 2022)

DIM (diindolylmethane)

What it is: A compound formed from vegetables like broccoli and cabbage, sold for estrogen balance.

What the research says: It changes how estrogen is broken down, and lab studies suggest anticancer effects, but human data are limited. There's no evidence for 'detox' claims.

Cautions

  • Not for pregnancy, trying to conceive or breastfeeding, because of possible hormone effects.
  • Rare reports include vision problems after very high use, and rash.

Medicines to check

  • Birth control pills: check with a clinician first
  • Many prescription drugs processed by the liver: DIM may make them less effective

In Holitro: DIM (300 mg per capsule)

Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, About Herbs: Diindolylmethane (updated December 2023)

Check with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take medication.

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Educational information only, not medical advice. This reflects general ingredient overlap, not a personalized safety review. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining supplements, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or manage a health condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

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