Estrogen in tofu?!
im a male and im a vegatarian, and ill probaly be eating alot more tofu and soy is this bad if im trying to gain muscle because of the estrogen in tofu, i wont grow breasts or anything like that will i!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
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There are a lot of conflicting studies about estrogen and soy!. There needs to be a lot more research done on this before anyone can really argue facts!.
It appears to me that soy should be eaten in small amounts, almost like a condiment instead of replacing meat!. Some arguements can be made that the isoflavones may increase cancer, age bones more rapidly, and create various unwanted reproductive side effects such as larger breasts (even in men), unusual periods, and lower sperm counts!.
Like I said, it seems like there needs to be a lot more research done on this!. Check out some medical journals and articles online and you'll see all the conflicting sides!. If you decide to eat some tofu/have some miso/cook up some tempeh etc!. twice a week you should be fine!. Look at the Asian culture who have consumed small amounts of tofu with their meals for centuries!.!.!.You should still try to get your protein from veggies/grains and so forth!. Everything in moderation- right!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
It appears to me that soy should be eaten in small amounts, almost like a condiment instead of replacing meat!. Some arguements can be made that the isoflavones may increase cancer, age bones more rapidly, and create various unwanted reproductive side effects such as larger breasts (even in men), unusual periods, and lower sperm counts!.
Like I said, it seems like there needs to be a lot more research done on this!. Check out some medical journals and articles online and you'll see all the conflicting sides!. If you decide to eat some tofu/have some miso/cook up some tempeh etc!. twice a week you should be fine!. Look at the Asian culture who have consumed small amounts of tofu with their meals for centuries!.!.!.You should still try to get your protein from veggies/grains and so forth!. Everything in moderation- right!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
Compared to the hormones in meat and dairy, the phytoestrogens in soy are a drop in the bucket!. My boyfriend eats soy, and he has no problems!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
You will not grow busoms!. On the other hand, you might end up with the smooth hairless unwrinkled skin of a Japanese pubescent!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Unless your testosterone was out of wack for some other reason it won't make a big difference!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
no, you won't!.Www@FoodAQ@Com