Antibiotic alternative from vegetables

Researchers from Israel’s Ben-Gurion University have discovered that the phytochemical 3,3′-diindolylmethane (DIM) kills bacteria and heals wounds fast. DIM is derived from cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli. The BGU spinoff startup Lifematters is further developing DIM.

https://www.jpost.com/health-and-wellness/article-711688

https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4923/14/5/967

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-study-chemical-heals-wounds-twice-as-fast-could-be-antibiotic-alternative/

http://lifematters.co.il/

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