products made from soya is good for health but taking that everytime may harm one's health. is it true?

Answer 1

Generally, if you Google "soy danger" or something like that, you will find that many of the people expressing concern about soy differentiate between fermented and unfermented soy products. So tempeh, shoyu, miso, natto, etc are all considered much more healthy, while things like soy protein isolate (found in the meat analogs in your freezer section and soymilk) and the hidden soy (in bread, and just about any processed found) are 1) highly processed using chemicals and 2) possibly have the same "anti-nutritious" properties that limit the absorption of some vitamins and minerals (as described in one of the more popular anti soy sites) as raw mautre soybeans and 3) cause or worsen cancer. (which is debatable. One of the things that most freaks people out is the phytoestrogens and in this case the evidence is ambiguous)

Lately, my main protein source has been tempeh. I try to eat less tofu and want to buy more seitan products. Moderation is always a good idea. The jury is still out on the soy issue (which on a lot of site play out like a conspiracy of agri-bussiness to dupe the public into eating soy. I am always skeptical of conspiracy sites, but, again I also cut down on soy, so....). If like me, you are concerned (especially if you have a family history of certain cancers soy may be linked to...can find more info online), explore the diverse world of fermented soy, eat tofu in moderation, and branch out by finding other protein sources like seitan.

edit: with regards to the oft cited statement expressed in answers and elsewhere that cultures that eat soy (all kinds) have lower cancer rates, some soy critics will suggest that not all the cancer rates are lower, and that some are actually raised. Its possible for something to reduce the risk of one thing and raise the risk for another (like BC pills increase breast cancer risk but decrease ovarian cancer risk) Anyways, its really hard to prove what exactly is responsible for the cancer and heart disease rate because it is not just one thing, so purely citing a large scale stat as the only proof of soy being healthy isn't saying much. Like I said, there are some concerns, but none proven completely. Acting like traditional Asian diets are proof that eating soy rich vegetarian western diet will also have the same benefits is silly.

Answer 2

The jury is still out, as far as I am aware, on whether soya is good or bad. Read these two articles, one refuting the other, about the "dangers" or otherwise of soya.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/food/Story/0,,1828158,00.html

http://www.guardian.co.uk/comment/story/0,,1839434,00.html

However, as the first article makes clear, hidden soya is now shoved into all sorts of processed foods aimed at omnivores, so meat-eaters who eat a lot of ready-meals are probably eating more of the stuff than the average vegetarian. And, as the second article makes clear, many aniamls brd for meat or dairy are fed on soya, so if soya is unhealthy, then it's not just, or even primarily, a vegetarian issue.

Answer 3

No. It's nonsense.

The media comes up with some kind of nutrition fad every few years. That's just the latest one.

If it was so bad, why aren't the American Dietetic Association and the American Medical Association backing up these claims? They aren't.

How come my wife and I attended a conference about nutrition issues last month, and nobody said a word about the so-called "dangers of soy?" Most of the attendees were doctors and dietitians.

I have eaten soy products regularly for many years; my hormones aren't any different than most men my age (50).

"Fermented and non fermented" makes no difference. Other foods may have genetic modification. It's all just hype and quackery that isn't supported by any respectable doctor or scientist.

Answer 4

It is true. For most people, the good far outweighs the bad about soy, but like just about any unvaried diet, that changes when you eat it too often. It is hard to define exactly what too often is, but i think as long as you are not eating it as a main course more than 3 times a week it shouldnt even be a concern.

Answer 5

Yes. The phytoestrogens in soy products can throw the body's hormonal and enzyme balance off kilter and cause health problems.

Cancer patients should NEVER consume soy because some of the nutrients will protect the cancer cells and encourage them to grow. This is especially true of breast, ovarian, uterine and cervical cancer.

Soy also has a cold, wet property in Chinese medicine, which can aggravate diabetes.

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Answer 7

Often the issue is whether the products are genetically modified or not. Look for soy products that are made with "non-GMO" ingredients.

Think about it this way - Asians have been eating soy and soy products (fermented AND unfermented) for CENTURIES. They have some of the lowest incidences of heart disease, cancer, and other illness in the world.

Answer 8

Yes. I just been told by my doc to slow down on soy products and eggs. I couldn't remember for what it is, but these products are high in protein which can stir up your hormone espcially in women's body.

Answer 9

unless the soy is chemically damaged, there is no reason not to eat it.