1) What is DIM?

DIM stands for Diindolylmethane, one of the key phytonutrients in ActivaMune. DIM is a plant indole found in Brassica vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale and brussel sprouts. Diindolylmethane is formed within the stomach after Brassica vegetables have been chewed and swallowed. It supports breast, prostate and immune health.

2) Berkeley Broccoli Sprout Extract^™ (Myrosinated Sulforaphane)?

Broccoli Sprouts are a rich source of Sulforaphane Glucosinolate, the precursor compound to Sulforaphane. In order for bioactive Sulforaphane to be released, it needs to react with a plant enzyme called myrosinase. We process our broccoli sprouts in a way that assures that this happens leading to a three-fold increase in the bioavailability of Sulforaphane relative to other supplement manufacturers. Sulforaphane was discovered at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and has been clinically shown to activate Phase II Detoxification Enzymes within the body that help to eliminate harmful disease causing chemicals and carcinogens. Additionally, sulforphane has been shown to synergize with Selenium in its anti-oxidative activities. The ActivaMune formula is designed to increase this synergistic activity by a factor of 13.

3) Selenium?

Selenium is a mineral found throughout various foods. It is found in high concentrations within Brassica vegetables. Selenium is a potent anti-oxidant compound that helps to eliminate oxidating compounds in the body that cause disease and premature aging. Selenium has been widely studied for its positive effects on immune, breast, prostate, cardiovascular and vision health. Among the various types of Selenium available in the supplement market, Selenomethionine (the form used by ActivaMune) is the most expensive and potent as it is the organic and most bioavailable form of this compound. Selenium and Sulforaphane have been shown to synergize in their anti-oxidative activities. The ActivaMune formula is designed to increase their synergistic activity thirteen-fold.

4) Berkeley Lutein^™?

Lutein is a carotenoid phytonutrient found in spinach. Clinical studies have shown that consuming at least 6 milligrams of lutein per day can support vision health and reduce the development of age related macular degeneration. Recent studies have also indicated that it supports prostate health. Most multi-vitamins claiming to have lutein do not provide clinically relevant concentrations of this important carotenoid. Berkeley Lutein™ is a proprietary formulation of Lutein that increases its bioavailability three-fold.

5) Berkeley Lycopene^™?

6) Berkeley Zeaxanthin^™?

Zeaxanthin is another carotenoid phytochemical found in spinach that also improves vision health and has been clinically shown to help prevent the onset of macular degeneration and cataract. Berkeley Zeaxanthin™ is a proprietary formulation of Zeaxanthin that increases its biovailability three-fold. 

7) ActivaMune DIM^™?

ActivaMune DIM^™ is a proprietary diindolylmethane complex that enhances the bioavailability of DIM by a factor of 3.

8) Has ActivaMune been tested in humans?

Yes, a clinical study of ActivaMune administered to healthy adults showed an increase in key immune-modulating cytokines within the blood stream. Please click on the Science Section above for more information about ActivaMune's unique mode of action.

9) Are the ingredients in ActivaMune natural?

Yes. ActivaMune is a multi-vitamin and mineral supplement with natural ingredients found in vegetables such as broccoli, tomatoes and spinach.

10) Do broccoli powder supplements have similar nutrients?

No. Most broccoli powder / extract supplements on the market do not have any Diindolylmethane or Sulforphane in them. The production of these phytonutrients requires a reaction with an enzyme called Myrosinase within Brassica vegetables and this enzyme is destroyed during the manufacturing process of broccoli powders / extracts. ActivaMune provides an especially formulated bioavailable DIM, a more readily absorbable DIM complex. Additionally, we manufacture our Berkeley Broccoli Sprout Extract™ in a way that assures myrosination of Sulforaphane Glucosinolate, an innovative and proprietary method not employed by other supplement manufacturers that increases the bioavailability of Sulforaphane by three-fold. Broccoli powder supplements also do not have Lycopene, Lutein, Zeaxanthin and the other ingredients that ActivaMune provides.

11) Does ActivaMune have any side effects?

ActivaMune is an all natural dietary multivitamin supplement. No side effects have been reported by individuals who have taken ActivaMune.

12) Can I take ActivaMune on an empty stomach?

We suggest taking ActivaMune with a meal for ease of absorption for individuals with sensitive stomachs. Many people have, however, taken ActivaMune without food and have not reported any problems.

13) Can I take ActivaMune with my other vitamins?

Yes. ActivaMune is formulated so that you can comfortably take it with most vitamin supplements.

14) What is the Monthly Convenience Program?

This is a program for individuals who wish to receive ActivaMune on a monthly basis and make it a part of their long-term wellness program.

15) What is the best way to prepare and consume Brassica vegetables as food?

The best way to consume Brassica vegetables is to eat them raw along with some plant-based oil, such as olive oil. Some lime or lemon juice can make them taste better and the acidity can assist in the formation of DIM in the stomach. Cooking Brassica vegetables in any way denatures the enzyme Myrosinase which is endogenous to these vegetables and is responsible for the production of both DIM and Sulforaphane.

16) Can I still eat fruits and vegetables along with ActivaMune?

Yes. You can consume any food with ActivaMune. We recommend eating five or more (preferably more) servings of fresh fruits and vegetables every day. Replacing saturated fat and processed carbohydrates with fresh fruits and vegetables in one's diet can go a long way in enhancing one's health and well-being.

17) When I eat Brassica vegetables I find that I have a lot of gas. Is this the case with ActivaMune?

No. Although raw Brassica vegetables may cause gas for some people, ActivaMune does not cause gas because the chemicals in these vegetables that cause gas are not existent in this formula.

18) Why does DIM exist in Brassica vegetables?

Good question. This has been a mystery for years in the scientific community. Researchers at UC Berkeley believe that DIM is likely a part of broccoli's internal defense system against disease and pests that prayed on it throughout evolution and that the molecule maintains its defensive biological properties within mammalian systems and cells.