soy products...?
Q. When i was trying to lose weight in the past, I was eating a lot more soy products. They worked out great with my healthier eating lifestyle and exercise routines, but I have heard that soy products aren't that great for you in the long run. Is that true?
Asked by Danielle M - Thu Jun 26 16:19:14 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

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Answered by ''[ F F ]'&# - Fri Jun 27 12:29:39 2008

Are soy products actually good for you or secretly harmful?
Q. I read somewhere one time that soy products actually can be bad for you (i.e. increasing estrogen levels in males and testosterone in females). Is this true, and are there other risks with consuming soy products?
Asked by Bob - Tue Aug 11 14:03:15 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This question will start up a big controversy, as the question "is soy healthful or harmful" is very controversial. Soy does do a number on your hormones, no one can argue that because there is proven data and there is proof of phytoestrogens. But, phytoestrogens are in a lot of foods. Flaxseeds and mangos are two vey healthful foods, but they also have phytoestrogens. The thing is, soy has a LOT of phytoestrogens, much more than other plant based foods. Google dangers of soy. You will see lots of convincing well thought out articles on soys harm, so now you are convinced soy is detrimental to your health and your about to go pour out the Soymilk and toss the tofu. Now google benefits of soy. Just the same amount of convincing articles… [cont.]
Answered by So yeah, we're going down - Tue Aug 11 14:38:52 2009

Soy products not good for you?
Q. I recently read that soy products are bad for you. Yes, I read this is someone's answer to another question. I don't eat alot of soy, in fact I probably don't eat any anymore. But I have always been under the impression that soy products are very benificial to your health, especially if you are vegetarian or vegan. I was wondering if anyone could clear this up? if they're bad for you, why?
Asked by vannnh - Thu Aug 30 13:15:27 2007 - - 21 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The main problem rises from the fact that most of the soy produced and marketed worldwide comes from genetically modified beans, whose long term effects on our health are now quite clear. The beans have been modified to become resistant to pesticides and herbicides, or even to some pests, so that food companies are able to keep production volumes high. The beans are then used for any type of processed food you can think of (same story happens with corn or some wheat varieties): from sausage to all soy-derived products (tofu, sauces etc). processed soy is also used in non-Asian products (e.g. pasta sauces, chocolate, bread etc) - the result is that if you eat already made (i.e. industrially) products or ingredients very often, you' re… [cont.]
Answered by Food&Fun - Thu Aug 30 13:32:29 2007

What are the potential dangers of eat/drinking soy products?
Q. I'm considering becoming a vegan and I want to switch to soy products as a source of protein. I also hear really great things that soy products can do for you health; but I also heard it could cause breast cancer among other things. Is it true that you can develop health problems from consuming soy over a long period of time?
Asked by ERICA P - Sun Feb 22 20:34:28 2009 - - 7 Answers - 1 Comments

A. There is no actual scientific evidence that soya causes, prevents, contributes to or affects the progress of any cancer, including oestrogen positive breast cancer, which is the one most often cited. Soya proteins contain isoflavones that can mimic a weak oestrogen effect. It's not the same as the oestrogen your own body makes though - it is 1,000 times weaker than your own body's oestrogen, but it's this that has led to concerns (and rumour) about oestrogen dependent cancer. There are those in the field who argue that isoflavones may be of help in preventing breast cancer or be beneficial to women who have had breast cancer. There is current research into whether increasing phyto oestrogens in the diet helps to prevent breast or… [cont.]
Answered by lo_mcg - Mon Feb 23 03:00:25 2009

Is Soy products good for your skin?
Q. like silk's products or basically any type of soy?Im not quite sure if its good or bad for your skin...i know its good for you though..Im already taking accutane to get my skin clear and im a new vegan and hopefully my skin will look as good as it ever will.Anyone know?
Asked by Charming Sociopath - Sat Sep 1 18:18:04 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The Accutane WILL clear up your skin, so you won't have to worry so much about what you eat once the medicine sets in. :) Studies have shown that what you eat has a negligible effect on acne flare-ups. But it can never hurt to eat healthy and drink a lot of water anyway (if you are watching your diet for skin reasons). ***ALSO*** If you are taking Accutane you do not have to add to your intake of more vitamin A, as the medication is (basically) an extremely potent dose of it! Taking in more vitamin A can affect your liver. (So don't binge on carrots during this time.)
Answered by roastporkbun - Sat Sep 1 18:32:08 2007

Is the soy that is used in Morningstar products genetically engineered?
Q. I know so many soy products are made with genetically engineered products...what about Morningstar products? genetically engineered soybeans that is.
Asked by Chicklet - Tue Jan 30 15:42:41 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Thanks to the sloppy method of gene splicing that Monsanto used it's become essentially impossible to avoid GMO food! Max Marie is (I think) referring to the Starlink corn problem that has been a *major* problem ever since the junk got approved. They (along with a lot of others) had to recall many products due to contaminated corn. The USDA's 'solution' to the problem of contamination was to essentially ban independent testing of the food supply! MSF does offer some products with 'organic' soy but since I'm quite familiar with what the term really means I tend not to pay much attention to that (yes, I'm a pessimist). You might find the links below helpful. Feel free to add your voice to those of us that have expressed their concern over… [cont.]
Answered by departed lime wraith - Wed Jan 31 00:23:24 2007

what would happen if i ate too much soy products?
Q. I heard that soy products have extra estrogen in them, and im a girl, so what would happen if i, a 14 year old girl, ate alot of soy products? and im a vegetarian, so thats why my question is in this category. idk if its the right one though. would i turn fat? and what would happen if i had loads of protein in my system?
Asked by lalala12 - Mon Apr 21 18:12:17 2008 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you were a girl soy bean plant you might have something to worry about. I wouldn't worry since they don't have human estrogen. I wouldn't eat to many soy products just because they tend to have a lot of salt and oil in them. The old saying "everything in moderation is true. BTW: When meat eaters eat animals they are eating estrogen form animals, but it's not human estrogen.
Answered by Charlie F - Mon Apr 21 18:32:55 2008

Allergic to soy milk but no other soy products?
Q. I have enjoyed soy products for years and years and never had any problems with any of them, except soy milk. Only when I drink soy milk my inner ears and throat and top of my mouth itch. It's not bad, it goes away after a little while, and I can still breathe, but it itches. This doesn't happen with any other soy products, just soy milk. No matter what brand. How would I be allergic to soy milk and no other soy product?
Asked by sadlymistaken - Wed Jan 6 19:57:09 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Soy milk is one of those over-processed foods that causes "allergic" reactions. I can't tolerate it either. That's why rice and almond milk are available - even though they really don't taste that great, they're less irritating than soy milk and pasteurized cows' milk. There is probably nothing wrong with you at all. You're just reacting the way a lot of us react to processed food. It's the body's way of saying "No more! Give me something natural!"
Answered by Arggg - Thu Jan 7 16:24:54 2010

I want to switch to a vegitarian diet. How can I get enough protein without eating just soy products?
Q. Soy products tend to upset my stomach, so I do not eat a lot of it. I exercise regularly, so I need to make sure that I get enough protein in my diet. I am looking for some good protein alternatives to meat and fish. I do eat low fat dairy products, and a few eggs (limited portions due to cholesterol). Do you have any good ideas for variety of protein sources for a vegitarian meal?? Thanks I run regularly...4 to 7 miles per day, and more miles on my long runs. I also ride my bike, swim and lift (light) weights. I need to get a good balanced diet to permit my exercise activities. Any suggestions for books or online info sources for vegitarian diets for athletes?..Thank you!
Asked by Peachfish Whiskerbiscuit - Thu Jan 4 20:15:55 2007 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Where do vegans get their protein? It's simple. The plant-based diet includes a wide variety of whole foods consisting of beans, whole-grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, along with products made from these natural foods, such as tofu, tempeh, and meat analogs. Those who believe plant protein is inferior to animal protein may be surprised to learn that plant proteins contain the same 23 amino acids as animal proteins. If a person is eating a broad selection of plant-based foods and consuming adequate calories, it is unlikely he or she will be protein deficient. Physicians in the United States rarely encounter patients who are deficient in protein. Deficiency is uncommon and is seen mostly in countries where serious shortages of… [cont.]
Answered by isee1111 - Thu Jan 4 20:19:22 2007

What would you suggest someone who can't have any dairy/soy products to have as a vitamin D?
Q. I'm nursing btw, and my baby's doctor ordered that I shouldn't have any dairy or soy products for a while since she might be very sensitive to them. Besides the daily sunlight, what would you recommend I eat (or drink) as a vitamin D? thanks.
Asked by new_mom - Tue Feb 3 06:21:00 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Seven seas do an excellent supplement of calcium and vitamin D combined, designed exclusively for those who can't have dairy. Its in the form of 30 chewable tablets, and its pretty inexpensive. They also taste pretty nice! They are in a small, blue bottle.
Answered by John S - Tue Feb 3 06:25:24 2009

Is it true that soy products like soy milk makes your butt, bust and stomach grow?
Q. Is it true that soy products like soy milk makes your butt, bust and stomach grow?
Asked by Kic This Oe 4 ich J c s ! - Thu May 21 19:09:01 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No, definately not...
Answered by frotty - Thu May 21 19:14:08 2009

Allergy to soy milk but not other soy products?
Q. I switched from cow's milk to soy milk several months ago. Recently I've started breaking out in hives after my daily breakfast of cereal and soy milk, although I have no reaction to other soy products (tofu, soynut butter, etc.) Is there any reason I would be allergic to just soy milk?
Asked by irishqt426 - Sun Jun 14 13:30:41 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. different aspects of soy are used in soy milk. it could be that you are allergic to a specific aspect of soy.. ie, people who are allergic to raw veg and not cooked veg, because of the enzymes, or acids. cooking removes many properties of the natural veg, rendering it harmless to the allergic person. people with nut allergies that aren't allergic to nut products because it has a low concentration of nut. same thing for soybeans. maybe the concentration of whatever part of the soy used for milk is too much for your body, and is found in lesser quantities in other soy products.
Answered by angel - Sun Jun 14 15:10:08 2009

Are there any side effects from eating too much soy products?
Q. of course i know that too much of one type of food product can be harmful to the body, but what are the specific side effects that can occur? soy products refer to things like soy bean milk and tofu.
Asked by stupidestcow - Mon Jul 19 00:19:29 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No. There are no harmful effects of soy unless you have an allergy, or if you are being treated for thyroid disorders or certain types of cancer. Look at any of the sources of information about the "dangers of soy" and the people will have questionable credentials--no medical doctors and no registered dietitians will support it. The American Medical Association and the Amercian Dietitic Association do not endorse these scary tales about soy foods. The people who support it will have meaningless titles like "renowned expert on soy" or "nutritionist" (anyone can call themselves a nutritionist), or "naturopath." The only physician who endorses it that I know of is a Dr. Mercola, who is widely regarded a quack and has been sued by the FDA… [cont.]
Answered by majnun99 - Mon Jul 19 00:58:08 2010

I've adapted to the vegetarian diet, I have a question on "meat" substitutes and soy products, tofu?
Q. I feel great being a vegetarian but my dad keeps warning me about the ongoing speculation on whether soy products are actually healthy. I use a lot of soy products, like the Morningfarm soy patties and sausages and tofu hotdogs? They have iron and protein, so at least I think I'm getting proper nutrition? Is it unsafe though? I heard soy products have been linked to cancers and infertility? :(
Asked by Andri - Fri May 7 03:02:37 2010 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There is no scientific proof that soya increases the risk of any type of cancer. Soya proteins contain isoflavones that can mimic a weak oestrogen effect. It's not the same as the oestrogen your own body makes though - it is 1,000 times weaker than your own body's oestrogen, but it's this that has led to concerns (and rumour) about soya and oestrogen dependent cancer and in particular about breast cancer. There is no actual scientific evidence that any food, including soya, causes, prevents, contributes to or affects the progress of any cancer (the exception being high consumption of red and processed meat, which is a major risk factor for colorectal cancers). This is as true of oestrogen positive breast cancer as of any other cancer (n [cont.]
Answered by lo_mcg - Fri May 7 03:28:39 2010

Eating soy products lead to parkinsons or alzehimer's?
Q. I'm a vegetarian (it's part of my faith, and I was raised that way), and I need to eat a lot of soy. I've read some studies indicating that people who consume those products will get parkinson's and alzehimers. I also read another study indicating being a vegetarian leads to brain atrophy in the long run. Any medical experts or knowledgable people agree or disagree? Thanks.
Asked by Jay S - Fri Sep 19 16:49:37 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The article that talked about brain atrophy was looking at b12 levels in the elderly, and the study was pretty poorly done. If you want to read a critical view of the study, here is a good one: I don't know about the other claims that you've heard, but I would look at cultures that have been using soy as a staple for millennia. Are all elderly Indonesians forgetful and shaky? No, they function well, just like people from many other areas of the world who've never eaten a bit of soy. My advice: learn to make your own tempeh, its fun, it's the most nutritious type of soy (the mold removes antinutrients in soy that can block iron and calcium absorbtion while adding b vitamins (like b12)). I say make it yourself, because I think that its… [cont.]
Answered by a l - Mon Sep 22 00:41:58 2008

Do soy products, and soybeans naturally have hormones in them?
Q. Mom was explaining that she watched a story on the news that soybeans have naturally occurring hormones in them. She also mentioned that men who ate a lot of soy products had man boobs?
Asked by Joshh - Sun Oct 18 17:02:36 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Soya proteins contain isoflavones that can mimic a weak oestrogen effect. It's not the same as the oestrogen the body makes though - it is 1,000 times weaker than your own body's oestrogen, but it's this that has led to rumours about adverse effects on men. In my experience - and certainly on this forum - nobody making claims about soya causing man boobs has ever been able to cite one single case or give one real life example. It's a myth.
Answered by lo_mcg - Sun Oct 18 17:36:19 2009

Are there any vegans who do not eat soy products?
Q. I don't like soy products, they taste terrible. Am I the only one, or are there other vegans out there who also prefer black beans over tofu? Peanut butter & jam sandwich over a mock meat sandwich? Chocolate soy milk over plain soy milk? (fake bologna... ~~shudder!~~) Fake hot dogs ... ~~double shudder!!!~~
Asked by Dolores G. Llamas - Tue Apr 14 01:26:52 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A lot of vegans don't eat soy products. Soy products, unless they are fermented soy, are extremely unhealthy to eat. You can read how dangerous soy is at: Substituting fake meat products for real meat products seems ridiculous. They tend to be items more unhealthy than meat and tend to be drier, chalkier, less flavorful than actual meat. If you're going to stop eating meat, expand your diet with the wide variety of produce and ethnic vegetarian products available. If one doesn't want to eat meat, why would he fill his diet with things that try to imitate meat.
Answered by Anarchrist - Tue Apr 14 02:33:34 2009

does soy products really make guys turn gay or shrink their penis?
Q. i have been drinking soy protein after i work out and i just heard that soy products does that to guys...is that true ..i hope not
Asked by Trey A - Thu Mar 6 07:54:55 2008 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Absolutely! I would stop drinking soy immediately!
Answered by Jim H - Thu Mar 6 09:04:26 2008

Why do vegetarians (and maybe vegans) eat meat-flavored soy products? Doesn't that defeat the purpose?
Q. I know several vegetarians and vegans, and some of them eat soy products that are flavored to taste like meat. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of being vegetarian or vegan because you are admitting you crave the taste of meat even if it isn't meat?
Asked by Kissy Cat Lover - Mon May 3 10:37:20 2010 - - 17 Answers - 1 Comments

A. It does defeat the purpose. They kind-of "cheat" by short-circuiting mother nature and evolution in order to gain some of the instant-pleasure benefits of meat (like its good flavor) while still not actually eating it.
Answered by Cliff - Mon May 3 10:47:13 2010

Are soy products linked to high amounts of estrogen?
Q. Please inform me the pros-cons of Soy products. Thank you all so much!
Asked by HAYLEY - Sat Jun 2 15:42:47 2007 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Yes, they are high in phytoestrogen (estrogen derived from plants). Soy products are high in protein and B vitamins, easily digestible, lower in calories and saturated fat than animal products. Soy milk is good for people who are lactose intolerant. I'm not aware of any cons, just make sure that your diet consists of a wide variety of vegetables, fruit and protein.
Answered by leslie - Sat Jun 2 15:56:30 2007