Is soya products bad for women?
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Traditional Diets\n\nCargill has received "self-determined" GRAS status for its AdvantaSoyTMClearTM isoflavone supplement to be used as an additive for beverages, nutrition bars, yoghurt, meal replacements and confections. The summaries of studies below provide ample proof of the dangers of adding phytoestrogens (isoflavones) to common foods. Deleterious effects include endocrine disruption, thyroid suppression, immune system suppression, suppression of sperm production, DNA breakage and increased incidence of leukemia, breast cancer, colon cancer, infertility, growth problems and subtle changes in sexually dimorphic behaviors.\n\nIt has been argued that high levels of soy isoflavones such as genistein, daidzein and genistin in Asian diets protect the inhabitants of Japan and China from certain degenerative diseases, especially breast and prostate cancer. Actually, consumption of soy in traditional Asian diets is low. A 1975 report lists soyfoods as minor sources of protein in Japan and China.1 Major sources of protein listed were meat including organ meats, poultry, fish and eggs. Average isoflavone consumption in Asian diets ranges from 3-28 mg/day, as shown in the table below.\n\nStudies indicate that isoflavone consumption at levels slightly exceeding those found in tradition diets results in thyroid suppression and endocrine disruption. The AdvantaSoyTMClearTM supplement would add 30-50 mg of isoflavones to a 100-gram serving of various common western foods, levels that exceed the amounts found in traditional diets and that are in the range of levels shown to cause problems, especially for sensitive individuals. Note that this level is also greater than the amount provided by 25 mg soy protein isolate, the amount determined by the FDA to warrant a health claim. It is not only possible but likely that many individuals will consume two or more servings of foods to which the Cargill isoflavones have been added, especially as these foods will be promoted with much advertising touting their health benefits. Two or more servings of such foods would provide 60-100 mg isoflavones per day, an amount that provides the estrogen equivalent of the contraceptive pill2 and one that clearly poses dangers after only a brief period of daily intake.
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What is Soy Coffee? \n\nSoy coffee is a coffee made using soy beans and coffee beans. Soy coffee is ideal for people who would like a healthier alternative to regular coffee.\n\nSoy coffee is brewed like regular coffee. \n\nBenefits of Soy Coffee?\n\nSoy coffee provides the benefits of soy with a coffee taste. Soybeans provide all eight of the essential amino acids not manufactured by the body.\n\nResearch studies indicate that soy has a variety of beneficial effects including: \n\n- promote younger looking skin\n- reduce hot flashes\n- improve sleeping\n- lower cholesterol\n- promote healthy prostate function\n- promote healthy and strong bones and joints\n- increase lean muscle mass\n- reduce risks of heart disease\n\nWhat are Soy Isoflavones?\n\nIsoflavones are the beneficial substance in soy. They help lower cholesterol. \n\nWhat to look for when buying Soy Coffee?\n\nWhen choosing a soy coffee there are many things to consider. Some of the common features are listed below.\n\nFlavor\nFrench Vanilla\nHazelnut \nFrench Roast \nMocha \nAlmond\nChai\nOriginal Roast\nHouse Blend\nCertified organic soy beans\nMilligrams of soy isoflavones\nThe higher the amount of isoflavones in a soy product, the greater the benefits. \nHigh isoflavone intake has been shown to decrease hot flashes, restore vaginal moisture, reduce menopausal moodiness, depression, and sleeplessness, and promote healthy bone, heart, breast and uterine tissue\nCaffeinated or decaffeinated\n\n\n\n---------------------------------------------\n\nIf anyone has other questions that they want sent specifically to me, please send them to yourqandaperson@yahoo.com -- Please keep them appropriate and ask only realistic questions or your question will be deleted and reported! Thank you for using this service!
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no its not bad for your health .. actually it has a lot of protine in it its good for you....unless the person has a s.t.d or aids then its bad for you....
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Soy milk-Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are good for your heart. Contains no antibiotics, hormones, cholesterol, or links to cancer, diabetes, and other diseases.\nPlease see the webpages for more details on Soy milk.
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This is a very 'controversial' issue.  A lot of scientific work is being done to gather enough evidence to give a clear answer.\n\nSoy Isoflavones have a mild estrogenic activity in the body.  They compete with estrogen by binding to estrogen receptors.  However, they only weakly activate the receptor, whereas estrogen strongly activates the receptor.  For most women the net effect of this is to 'modulate' the estrogen receptor response.  This means if the woman's estrogen levels are too HIGH, the soy isoflavones will reduce estrogen receptor responses.  And, if the woman's estrogen levels are too LOW, the soy isoflavones will bind to the receptor and initiate at least a little response (increasing her receptor responses overall).\n\nSo, the best way to think about all of this, is to think of 'soy' as an estrogen 'modifier' or 'moderator'.  If estrogen activity is too high, soy lowers it.  But, if estrogen activity is too low, soy raises it.  It is a pretty neat 'biologic trick' that will be 'productive' for most women.\n\nHope you find this helpful.  Best wishes and good luck.
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You are very brave to ask this question. First of all I have heard that what you eat has alot to do with you'll taste and smell like. For example if you eat onions alot, you'll have an onion smell,not just down there but your sweat,etc.If you want to taste sweet eat alot fruit and drink juice. Vegetarians smell different than people who eat meat. Also if the smell is really bad you probably have an infection. All women have a smell to them but it shouldn't be bad. A bad odor almost never has to do with cleanliness, but is a sign of infection. Ask you gyno. But do not douche or use perfume on that area it is not good for you at all. Douche is probably the worst thing you could do. Your body is self cleaning, as far as the inside of you is concerned. Good luck.
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No, it is not harmful.  It is used instead of flour in foods.  You can use in  pies, custards and such.  It is a thickening agent.
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No, it won't affect your hormones nor will it be harmful to you.  It has extra B9 (folate), which will just be excreted in urine if you take it in excess amounts.
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A doctor referred nutritionist told me that there is something in the soy milk helps stabilizes the female hormones to stop hot flashes, keeps hair from falling out and slows wrinkling of skin. Cow's milk causes excessive mucus and congestion and many times has excess antibiotics and hormones that can cause bad reactions with in your system. Some adults and children are allergic to cow's milk or have lactose intolerance. Few people are allergic to Soy products.
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Actually, soy lowers testosterone levels. Most soy products contain the phytoestrogens (plant estrogens) known as isoflavones, which have been time and time again shown to reduce testosterone levels.\n\nThis can lead to decreased libido and lower sperm count.\n\nAccording to a well-respected health professional and author, Dr. Daniel, "Pediatricians are reporting more and more cases of emasculated boys reaching puberty with breasts and tiny penises. Undescended testicles are also far more common than they were in the past. Remember too that soy estrogens damage far more than the reproductive system. The thyroid is usually hurt first, leading to loss of energy, weight gain, depression, lethargy, and a host of other symptoms.\n\nOverall, more and more evidence is revealing that soy has many harmful or dangerous results for both men and women. Eat soy products only in moderation, if you have to eat them at all.\n\n----\nNew: Humorous\n\nThat's why Japanese men have such small penises. There's an old wives tale that Japanese women punish their straying husbands by feeding them a lot of tofu!
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It would be best for you to ingest the Dha rich cod liver oil, and continue breast feeding. Nothing could be more important to the health of your baby than to receive breast milk until its birth weight is tripled. This is the way of all mammals. Infant formulas with Soy and Dairy are so incredibly toxic, that you might not want to find out what would happen if you make that change. Colic symptoms are only the beginning of a lifetime of immunosuppression, and related maladies.  Breast Milk is very high in DHA, and if you don't replenish while feeding, your brain will suffer....as will other organ systems, e.g. joints, skin, etc.
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Yes there is, its called Woman`s Choice\nWoman’s Choice is a natural solution for many discomforts that may arise. \n\nKey Benefits:\nAs women approach age 35 and beyond, they experience a variety of symptoms, some of which are related to declining estrogen levels. Many studies suggest that phytoestrogens may help women’s changing nutritional needs during this time of life. Woman’s Choice is a natural solution for many discomforts that may arise. It contains antioxidants that assist the body’s defense against the effects of free radicals.* And it includes a blend of isoflavones from red clover, soy and kudzu, along with black cohosh, all of which may promote hormone balance, especially during perimenopause.* \n\n\nContains antioxidants that assist the body's defense against the effects of free radicals.* \nContains a special blend of isoflavones from red clover, soy and kudzu, along with black cohosh, all of which may promote hormone balance.* \nVisit www.beaturlbs-mall.com to get it :) hope it helps
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Yeah, it is. Not everything that is natural is good for you. Look at how we get lead poisoning, poison oak, poisonous berries, poisonous mushrooms, etc, etc.
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Vitamins, eat lots of vegatables and fruits. Exercise every day helps. Eat and drink soy products as well.
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The eggs are not so good for the health at all..Take into account that they contain much cholesterol and cause problems with liver(of course if you have any problem you can eat 1 to max. 2 eggs daily)..Soya,yogurt are great for the health and also supply you with the needed ingredients as in eggs..Good luck!!
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Yes, it affects smell and taste, in men and women. Avoid things like onion, garlic, asparagus, and I suppose different spices could do it too.
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Soya products and cooked soybeans are safe at a wide range of intakes. However, a small percentage of people have allergies to soybeans and thus should avoid soya products.\n\nSoya isoflavones have been reported to reduce thyroid function in some people.17 A preliminary trial of soya supplementation among healthy Japanese, found that 30 grams (about one ounce) per day of soybeans for three months, led to a slight reduction in the hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland.18 Some participants complained of malaise, constipation, sleepiness, and even goitre. These symptoms resolved within a month of discontinuing soya supplements. However, a variety of soya products have been shown to either cause an increase in thyroid function19 or produce no change in thyroid function.20 The clinical importance of interactions between soya and thyroid function remains unclear. However, in infants with congenital hypothyroidism, soya formula must not be added, nor removed from the diet, without consultation with a physician, because ingestion of soya may interfere with the absorption of thyroid medication.21\n\nMost research, including animal studies, report anticancer effects of soya extracts,22 though occasional animal studies have reported cancer-enhancing effects.23 The findings of several recent studies suggest that consuming soya might, under some circumstances, increase the risk of breast cancer. When ovaries have been removed from animals—a situation related to the condition of women who have had a total hysterectomy—dietary genistein has been reported to increase the proliferation of breast cancer cells.24 When pregnant rats were given genistein injections, their female offspring were reported to be at greater risk of breast cancer.25 Although premenopausal women have shown decreases in oestrogen levels in response to soya,26 27 pro-oestrogenic effects have also been reported.28 When pre-menopausal women were given soya isoflavones, an increase in breast secretions resulted—an effect thought to elevate the risk of breast cancer.29 In yet another trial, healthy breast cells from women previously given soya supplements containing isoflavones showed an increase in proliferation rates—an effect that might also increase the risk of breast cancer.30\n\nOf 154 healthy postmenopausal women who received 150 mg of soya isoflavones per day for five years, 3.9% developed an abnormal proliferation of the tissue that lines the uterus (endometrial hyperplasia). In contrast, none of 144 women who received a placebo developed uterine hyperplasia.31 Although no case of uterine cancer was diagnosed during the study, endometrial hyperplasia is a potential forerunner of uterine cancer. The amount of isoflavones used in this study is two to three times as much as that used in many other studies. Nevertheless, the possibility exists that long-term use of isoflavones could cause uterine hyperplasia, and women taking isoflavones should be monitored appropriately by their doctor.\n\nSoya contains a compound called phytic acid, which can interfere with mineral absorption