Soy & estrogen? .?!
I don't know what i heard about soy & estrogen & not-being-so-good-for-guys!.
What did i hear!?
How true is it!?
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What did i hear!?
How true is it!?
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Answers:
The largest of those "soy & estrogen & sperm" studies was conducted with only 99 men who had visited a fertility clinic over the course of six years!. They were asked to fill out a survey which asked them about the amounts of soy foods they had eaten over the previous three months!.
Such "small sample survey research" is notorious for slanted results, due to participants attempting to provide the "right" answers, and the unlikelihood that anyone could accurately provide details for what they ate three months ago!.
Such results could only be considered "inconclusive" and "indicating the need for further study," especially considering the dozens of studies conducted previously which found no correlation whatsoever!.
The financing of most "anti-soy" research has been traced to the meat industry, which is ironic when one considers that the number one ingredient in cattle feed is soybeans, and per ounce, steak contains more of the feared soy isoflavones than does tofu!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Such "small sample survey research" is notorious for slanted results, due to participants attempting to provide the "right" answers, and the unlikelihood that anyone could accurately provide details for what they ate three months ago!.
Such results could only be considered "inconclusive" and "indicating the need for further study," especially considering the dozens of studies conducted previously which found no correlation whatsoever!.
The financing of most "anti-soy" research has been traced to the meat industry, which is ironic when one considers that the number one ingredient in cattle feed is soybeans, and per ounce, steak contains more of the feared soy isoflavones than does tofu!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I think the main concern is babies being fed soy formula because soy can increase a baby's estrogen levels!. Millions of babies have been fed soy formula though for over 30 years and babies who were fed soy formula have grown into normal adults - the only difference in studies was that the women who were fed soy as babies had very slightly longer periods (longer by 1/3 of a day on average, I think)!. And the only thing that's been concluded in those studies is that people who are fed formula of any sort as babies aren't as healthy as those who are breastfed!. But the concern was that feeding young boys or baby boys soy could increase their estrogen and make them turn into women or develop breasts and that it would speed up puberty in girls!. I don't think these claims have been proven in any way, but it may be healthier to feed kids moderate amounts of soy!. Adults I don't think there is an issue with!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Soy is one of those controversial topics right now!. From what I've read, it looks like fermented soy products are the best and healthiest for you-- things like tempeh, natto, and even soy sauce!. Soy lechitin is in everything--- not just the vegetarian foods-- and people in the West are eating more and more of it every day in processed foods!. That's probably going to come back to bite us!. I love soy too-- I just try to limit my intake of the more refined soy products!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
Pretty much all plants contain phytoestrogens!.
I got rather worried about soy myself when I first heard the scare stories, but mostly the anti-soy moment is perpetuated by the meat and dairy industry - they're scared of everyone going vegan!.
There's evidence on either side for soya, but with the above taken into consideration, it definitely does you more good than harm, especially products like Alpro soya milk and yoghurt which are enriched with lots of good things like all 8 essential amino acids!.
That said, I don't rely on it too much, I enjoy a wide variety in my diet and don't eat too much soya anymore simply because it is cheaper and more interesting to try different beans, nuts, milks etc!. I do love the milk, yoghurt and tofu though!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I got rather worried about soy myself when I first heard the scare stories, but mostly the anti-soy moment is perpetuated by the meat and dairy industry - they're scared of everyone going vegan!.
There's evidence on either side for soya, but with the above taken into consideration, it definitely does you more good than harm, especially products like Alpro soya milk and yoghurt which are enriched with lots of good things like all 8 essential amino acids!.
That said, I don't rely on it too much, I enjoy a wide variety in my diet and don't eat too much soya anymore simply because it is cheaper and more interesting to try different beans, nuts, milks etc!. I do love the milk, yoghurt and tofu though!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
There are so many myths surrounding soy right now!.
Some critics say consumption of soya ''reduces testicle size'', ''turns you gay'' (how bizarre would that be!?), ''makes you grow manboobs'', and I've even heard that soy can ''shrink your testicles''!! All of which claims are completely FALSE and unsubstantiated!. Consuming soy does NOT feminize men!
Soy contains weak hormone-like compounds called phytoestrogens, which mimic estrogen in the body!. However that being said, I highly doubt that enjoying soyfoods in moderation is going to harm you!. Like any food it can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet!.
[edit] Forgot to mention- Alpro is the brand I buy!. (Their soy desserts are too awesome for words)!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Some critics say consumption of soya ''reduces testicle size'', ''turns you gay'' (how bizarre would that be!?), ''makes you grow manboobs'', and I've even heard that soy can ''shrink your testicles''!! All of which claims are completely FALSE and unsubstantiated!. Consuming soy does NOT feminize men!
Soy contains weak hormone-like compounds called phytoestrogens, which mimic estrogen in the body!. However that being said, I highly doubt that enjoying soyfoods in moderation is going to harm you!. Like any food it can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet!.
[edit] Forgot to mention- Alpro is the brand I buy!. (Their soy desserts are too awesome for words)!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
there is WAY more estrogen in cows milk than in soy!. Cows get loaded up on hormones and antibiotics to get them to produce more milk for the growers to sell!. That is a large reason why human girls are now getting their first period years earlier than before!. No matter how "bad" you hear soy is on this, its still WAY WAY WAY better than consuming any dairy product!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
From what I've gathered from it!. Some soy has been found to be Estrogenic!. But it has never been proven that it affects humans, and some studies are being done since it has shown signs of actually being benefitial!. Besides that, dont know much!Www@FoodAQ@Com
I know what you are talking about and i saw it in the news or discovery or something as well!. I think it was actually on yahoo news some time back!. But yes the story said it can cause men to grow breasts and pic up some Feminine characteristics!. Www@FoodAQ@Com