What are the dangers of eating soy products?
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hannahXXbanana
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haven't they been linked with oestrogen production? --not sure about this
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You might live too long lol!
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i'd actually like to know this too. ive been hearing that it has estrogen and in large amounts it can affect your hormones. but that might be like large, LARGE amounts. i want to find out more about it but i think that a lot of the negative attention to soy is exaggerated and is only relevant in extreme amounts.
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According to this link: http://www.vegetarian-nutrition.info/vn/soy_breast_cancer.php The jury is still out on determining whether soy products are harmful or protective in supplementing the diets of cancer patients and those at risk for getting cancer.
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check this out The Whole Soy Story - by Kaayla T. Daniel, PhD
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As far as I know there's no danger for women. Soy products increase estrogen levels and I would not recommend that for men. I used to take soy protein supplements but I quit when I made that descovery in "Extreme Muscle Enhancement" by Carlon Colker.
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As far as I can tell, the biggest thing is thyroid problems and too much estrogen. But apparently it has also been linked to lethargy and Alzheimer's and possibly a few other things as well. I don't think too much of ANYTHING is good for you.
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One of the things that I've heard - and this was from someone who does cancer research - is that some people become so enamored with the health benefits of soy that they go bonkers and start eating/drinking all the soy they can. In light of the fact that it can change levels of hormones, that's not a good idea. Moderation is important. Another thing I've read is that soy does show some ability to ward off cancer but if you already have cancer, it's not a good idea to ingest lots of soy. Soy will probably be one of those things like so many others like oat bran: it turns out not to be a miracle food but it does have its own undeniable benefits.
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