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Does soy contain estrogen?
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Yes: Soy contains phytoestrogens or plant estrogens. These are not the same as the human estrogen, but they have similar biologic activity. They are, however, very dilute in soy products.
Answered 5/10/2018
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Phytoestrogen: Soy contains phystoestrogen, also known as plant estrogens, a weak form of estrogen.
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