Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables contain a compound called indole-3-carbinol (I3C). When I3C is broken down in the body, it can form DIM, a naturally occurring compound that has been studied for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. And here’s where it gets interesting for your mouth. Research has found that DIM can interfere with the formation of Streptococcus mutans, one of the bacteria closely associated with tooth decay. In one study, DIM reduced S. mutans formation by 92%. That’s exactly why we chose to include DIM in Pearl Powder. |
