SOY PRODUCTS...SAFE?
#158767 - 03/09/05 11:40 AM
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TinaMarie
Reged: 01/31/05
Posts: 4
Loc: MAINE, USA
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I have been trying to follow the IBS diet for nearly two months now. I have eliminated red meat, dairy, most fats, and I have started eating lots of oatmeal, white bread, chicken, fish, and soy products (milk, cheese, tofu, etc.) As I continue on my quest to find relief and be healthy I have come across some startling websites about the dangers of soy products. Nothing seems to be proven one way or another, but certainly I am concerned (breast cancer and brain deterioration especially!)about their claims. Does anyone else have any information? My IBS symptoms are greatly subsiding, I beleive partially due to my consumption of soy products rather than dairy and red meat. Another thing is that the information I have read also stated that there is enough estrogen in the soy (what everyone had been raving about to relieve menopausal symptoms) to alter menstrual cycles... and guess what? Mine have been altered... of course it could be a coincidence as I am pre-menopausal, but it is making me wonder... Maybe I should switch to rice milk, nix the tofu, and just eat more chickpeas... which leads me to whole 'nother subject.... gas.... but I'll save that for later, as the soy question is utmost in my mind..
Tina
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#159010 - 03/10/05 02:22 AM
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Linz
Reged: 09/01/03
Posts: 8242
Loc: England
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Unless you have a hormone disorder, like thyroid issues, soy is fine.
The breast cancer link is to do with the oestrogen - same kind of thing as with HRT. It helps with lots of other stuff tho too!
I've been eating and drinking soy for over a decade now and have had no problems with it. The health benefits far outweigh any possible negatives for me.
Btw tho...you do kind of need to ease into using soy as otherwise the change can cause extra gas! So you might want to cut down and increase your consumption more slowly!
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