Soy is one of the most well-known sources of #PlantBased protein.
While many people enjoy dishes made from #soy, others are concerned about soy’s environmental and health impacts.
Today, we are taking a close look at the impacts of soy and the many myths that surround it.👇 1/8
While many people enjoy dishes made from #soy, others are concerned about soy’s environmental and health impacts.
Today, we are taking a close look at the impacts of soy and the many myths that surround it.👇 1/8
Many people worry that #soy increases cancer risks.
However, these concerns are based on #animal studies, which found that rodents who were exposed to high doses of isoflavones, compounds found in soy, showed an increased risk of breast cancer. 2/8
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However, these concerns are based on #animal studies, which found that rodents who were exposed to high doses of isoflavones, compounds found in soy, showed an increased risk of breast cancer. 2/8
sentientmedia.org/soy/
Human studies produced different results.
A study, which followed 70,000 women over 7 years, showed that those who consumed the highest amounts of #soy had a 22% lower chance of getting breast cancer than those who consumed the least. @HarvardChanSPH 3/8
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A study, which followed 70,000 women over 7 years, showed that those who consumed the highest amounts of #soy had a 22% lower chance of getting breast cancer than those who consumed the least. @HarvardChanSPH 3/8
hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsourc…
Many men are worried that #soy has feminizing effects despite scientific counter-evidence.
@MensHealthMag first contributed to this myth, but following the release of new results, made a 180-degree turnaround, calling soy “the new king of #protein.” 4/8
menshealth.com/nutrition/a282…
@MensHealthMag first contributed to this myth, but following the release of new results, made a 180-degree turnaround, calling soy “the new king of #protein.” 4/8
menshealth.com/nutrition/a282…
An especially persistent myth is that eating #soy causes the development of “man boobs.”
@inversedotcom reports on studies showing that, contrary to animal studies, soy neither affects #testosterone levels nor breast tissue in humans. 5/8
inverse.com/science/does-s…
@inversedotcom reports on studies showing that, contrary to animal studies, soy neither affects #testosterone levels nor breast tissue in humans. 5/8
inverse.com/science/does-s…
Some worry about antinutrients in soy, naturally occurring compounds found in many #PlantBased foods.
According to @TodaysDietitian, these compounds are not harmful to healthy individuals as long as #soy is adequately prepared and eaten in moderation. 6/8
todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/04…
According to @TodaysDietitian, these compounds are not harmful to healthy individuals as long as #soy is adequately prepared and eaten in moderation. 6/8
todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/04…
Another widespread myth is that eating soy causes #deforestation.
However, livestock farmers use 80% of the world’s soy crop, including #soy grown in the Amazon, to raise animals for meat, dairy, and eggs. @BrainOnHugs reports. 7/8
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However, livestock farmers use 80% of the world’s soy crop, including #soy grown in the Amazon, to raise animals for meat, dairy, and eggs. @BrainOnHugs reports. 7/8
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