Metabolic MaintenanceDIM Complex

DIM stands for di-indolylmethane. It is a substance derived from indole compounds found in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale. DIM itself is not present directly in food, but is a well-known derivative of indole-3-carbinol, a natural plant compound found in these types of vegetables.

Calcium-D-glucarate is a compound of calcium with glucaric acid, a substance that naturally occurs in fruits and vegetables such as apples, oranges, broccoli, and cabbages. In supplement form, it is often used as a powder, standardized for purity.

Citrus bioflavonoids are plant compounds found mainly in the peel and the white part (the 'pith') of citrus fruits, such as oranges, grapefruits, and lemons. They also partly give these fruits their bitter taste.

Because bioflavonoids and vitamin C often occur together in natural foods, they are also frequently added together to supplements. In citrus fruits, both are naturally present in high concentrations.

The natural form (d-alpha) is derived from vegetable oils, whereas the synthetic form (dl-alpha) is made artificially. The natural variant is often chosen because of its purity and recognition in the ingredient list.

Folic acid is the synthetic form of vitamin B11, while folate is the natural form. In this supplement, folate is used as L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate (also known as 5-MTHF), an active variant that is already found in many foods.

DFE stands for ‘Dietary Folate Equivalent’. That is a way to compare different forms of folate/folic acid to each other. In the EU, this vitamin is stated in mcg and not in DFE.