Question 1

is estrogen in soy products bad for men? should men avoid soy products or any products that contain plant based estrogen? are there any harmful effects?

Accepted Answer

: Men already have estrogen and consuming any type of soy products will not cause a problem.

Question 2

i've been hearing mixed messages regarding soy and soy products and their effects on estrogen levels...is soy good or bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Bad but...: Soy has properties that mimic estrogen to a certain degree. So obviously it would be beneficial to menopausal women with symptoms. It is not however, recommended for men or as a healthy alternative to other foods.

Question 3

i have gastritis, is it okay to consume the following items: avocados, garlic, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, apple cider?

also in what ways should they be prepared or used to maximize their benefit or at least minimize the bad effects?

Accepted Answer

Okay except: Everything should be okay except the vinegar. The vinegar has a lot of acid in it and it would be irritating to the stomach. Best to avoid that. Everything else should be okay.

Question 4

can my 14yo son eat soy milk, soy extracts or products that contain soy?i read that soy contains high amounts of oestrogen and i am worried it will have bad side effects on my son (too short/bones closes too quickly, enlarged breasts).can he eat soy?

Accepted Answer

: The population of many oriental nations including Japan consume soy based products as a mainstay of their diet. The estrogen like properties are not enough to alter their growth. Genetics determines this pattern. The Japanese island of Hokkaido is known for many  very tall adults as a genetic trait on such a diet.

Question 5

is soy or tofu bad for you?

Accepted Answer

In general "No": Soy may be good for you unless you are allergic to it or have had breast cancer (those with estrogen receptors). Although once touted as beneficial in preventing breast cancer, soy may mimic estrogen action.  In my view, anything in excess is not good for you, but given a choice between red meat and soy, soy would come out ahead health-wise.

Question 6

is soy protein really as bad for boys as i've heard?

Accepted Answer

No: This an overblown concern. Other societies have much more soy in their diet than we do.

Question 7

are foods cooked in soybean oil bad for men? i heard soy products are not good for men.  same for soybean oil? thank you.

Accepted Answer

Too much is no good: Soy products have been dietary staples in asia for hundreds, if not thousands of years. Soy can contain compounds that affect thyroid function, and can be mildly estrogenic. Excessive intake, especially of processed soy products, e.g. Texturized soy protein, as opposed to natural sources like edamames, tofu, tempeh, could conceivably be a problem; mostly not. Soy oil doesn't have those chemicls.

Question 8

i have bad dandruff i cured everything cause i cut out certain foods from my diet but today i ate half a piece of him with soy will i get a reaction?

Accepted Answer

No way to tell: I'm glad you found something that worked. If you decide that a restrictive diet is too inconvenient, or if your dandruff returns, it's very manageable, and nobody can say that the various remedies (mostly mineral products) aren't "nature's own." Best wishes.

Question 9

is soy protein isolate bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Moderation: It is a protein supplement / replacement, depending on its use / your needs. Hydrate well. Discuss with your primary dr if any ongoing health conditions.

Question 10

is soy milk bad for women if it isn't organic?

Accepted Answer

No: Soy milk is just fine for everyone that is not allergic to soy.  Being organic is not necessary.

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Is estrogen in soy products bad for men? should men avoid soy products or any products that contain plant based estrogen? are there any harmful effects?

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I've been hearing mixed messages regarding soy and soy products and their effects on estrogen levels...is soy good or bad for you?

A member asked:

I have gastritis, is it okay to consume the following items: avocados, garlic, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, apple cider? also in what ways should they be prepared or used to maximize their benefit or at least minimize the bad effects?

A member asked:

Can my 14yo son eat soy milk, soy extracts or products that contain soy?i read that soy contains high amounts of oestrogen and i am worried it will have bad side effects on my son (too short/bones closes too quickly, enlarged breasts).can he eat soy?

A member asked:

Is soy or tofu bad for you?

A member asked:

Is soy protein really as bad for boys as i've heard?

A member asked:

Are foods cooked in soybean oil bad for men? i heard soy products are not good for men. same for soybean oil? thank you.

A member asked:

I have bad dandruff i cured everything cause i cut out certain foods from my diet but today i ate half a piece of him with soy will i get a reaction?

A member asked:

Is soy protein isolate bad for you?

A member asked:

Is soy milk bad for women if it isn't organic?

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