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🔴 Soy is seen by many as a cheap vegetarian/vegan alternative source of Protein & a health food.
🔴 Let's take a closer look at Soy & debug some of these claims.
🔴 Let's take a closer look at Soy & debug some of these claims.
❌ PROTEIN
🔴 Unlike other sources of Plant protein, Soy is a complete one.
🔴 It has all the 9 essential Amino acids
🔴 But Soy has less amounts of Sulfur containing Amino acids; Methionine & Cysteine.
🔴 Almost half the amount as in eggs (Amino acid profile of Tofu in Pic)
🔴 Unlike other sources of Plant protein, Soy is a complete one.
🔴 It has all the 9 essential Amino acids
🔴 But Soy has less amounts of Sulfur containing Amino acids; Methionine & Cysteine.
🔴 Almost half the amount as in eggs (Amino acid profile of Tofu in Pic)
❌ PROTEASE INHIBITORS
🔴 Protease is a enzyme that breaks down proteins into amino acids.
🔴 Beans & many other foods contain Protease Inhibitors. They mess with the action of Proteases.
🔴 The 2 main types of protease inhibitors found in soybeans are Kunitz-type trypsin...
🔴 Protease is a enzyme that breaks down proteins into amino acids.
🔴 Beans & many other foods contain Protease Inhibitors. They mess with the action of Proteases.
🔴 The 2 main types of protease inhibitors found in soybeans are Kunitz-type trypsin...
... inhibitors and Bowman-Birk inhibitors.
🔴 The level of protease inhibitors in soybeans can vary depending on the variety of soybean, the processing method, and the storage conditions.
🔴 Heat deactivates most, but not all of the Protease Inhibitors.
🔴 The level of protease inhibitors in soybeans can vary depending on the variety of soybean, the processing method, and the storage conditions.
🔴 Heat deactivates most, but not all of the Protease Inhibitors.
❌ FLATULENCE
🔴 Soy, like other beans, are rich in 2 Oligosaccharides (carbs) called Raffinose & Stachyose.
🔴 Humans don't have enzyme to digest these properly.
🔴 Once they reach the large intestine the bacteria ferments it, resulting in production of Gas.
🔴 Soy, like other beans, are rich in 2 Oligosaccharides (carbs) called Raffinose & Stachyose.
🔴 Humans don't have enzyme to digest these properly.
🔴 Once they reach the large intestine the bacteria ferments it, resulting in production of Gas.
🔴 They are heat stable & hence cooking has less effect on them.
🔴 Fermentation can reduce the amount of these sugars, which is why Fermented soy like Tempeh, Natto, Miso etc are less of an issue in this regard.
🔴 Fermentation can reduce the amount of these sugars, which is why Fermented soy like Tempeh, Natto, Miso etc are less of an issue in this regard.
PHYTATES
🔴 Phytates are compounds found in beans, grains etc.
🔴 They prevent premature germination & acts as a phosphorus store.
🔴 The problem with phytates is that they bind with minerals like Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron etc & hinder their absorption.
🔴 Phytates are compounds found in beans, grains etc.
🔴 They prevent premature germination & acts as a phosphorus store.
🔴 The problem with phytates is that they bind with minerals like Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron etc & hinder their absorption.
🔴 Soybeans contain more phytates than other legumes. 3 times more than Mung beans & 4 times as Chickpea
🔴 This is especially problematic for Vegetarians as their diet contains less of Iron, Zinc etc in the first place.
🔴 This is especially problematic for Vegetarians as their diet contains less of Iron, Zinc etc in the first place.
LECTINS
🔴 Lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins which are commonly found in plants
🔴 They can attach to specific sugars on the surface of cells, often causing immune system reactions reactions and blood clotting.
🔴 Lectins are carbohydrate-binding proteins which are commonly found in plants
🔴 They can attach to specific sugars on the surface of cells, often causing immune system reactions reactions and blood clotting.
🔴 Soy lectins bind to the villi and crypt cells of the small intestine.
🔴 This contributes to diminished capacity for digestion
and absorption & a shift in the gut microbiome.
🔴 Lectins when they enter the bloodstream via a leaky gut can cause an immune response.
🔴 This contributes to diminished capacity for digestion
and absorption & a shift in the gut microbiome.
🔴 Lectins when they enter the bloodstream via a leaky gut can cause an immune response.
PHYTOESTROGENS
🔴 Phytoestrogens are compounds in plants that are structurally similar to Estrogen
🔴 Isoflavones are the most common of the Phytoestrogens & its concentration is highest in Soy.
🔴 Actual Isoflavone content depends on variety & processing technique
🔴 Phytoestrogens are compounds in plants that are structurally similar to Estrogen
🔴 Isoflavones are the most common of the Phytoestrogens & its concentration is highest in Soy.
🔴 Actual Isoflavone content depends on variety & processing technique
🔴 Soy phytoestrogens such as genistein can inhibit 17-hydroxysteroidoxido reductase, an enzyme that is required for the synthesis of testosterone.
🔴 If consumed in high enough doses or during critical stages of development, they can cause several reproductive disorders.
🔴 If consumed in high enough doses or during critical stages of development, they can cause several reproductive disorders.
GOITROGENS
🔴 Goitrogens are substances that block the synthesis of thyroid hormones.
🔴 In Soy, Isoflavones are the main Goitrogen.
🔴 They are potent inhibitors of thyroid peroxidase (TPO), an enzyme involved in the synthesis of T3 & T4.
🔴 Goitrogens are substances that block the synthesis of thyroid hormones.
🔴 In Soy, Isoflavones are the main Goitrogen.
🔴 They are potent inhibitors of thyroid peroxidase (TPO), an enzyme involved in the synthesis of T3 & T4.
🔴 This can cause a drop in the Thyroid hormone levels & an increase in TSH.
🔴 Goitrogens also damage thyroid function is by increasing concentrations of thyroid binding globulin (TBG), a plasma protein involved in the inactivation & transport of T3 & T4.
🔴 Goitrogens also damage thyroid function is by increasing concentrations of thyroid binding globulin (TBG), a plasma protein involved in the inactivation & transport of T3 & T4.
To Summarise:
🔴 Soy is a store house of Antinutrients. Add to this the problem of Heavy metals, Herbicides etc, Soy is a toxic mess.
🔴 Fermented soy like Natto, Miso that are traditionally consumed in the east are less harmful than processed Soy.
🔴 Soy is a store house of Antinutrients. Add to this the problem of Heavy metals, Herbicides etc, Soy is a toxic mess.
🔴 Fermented soy like Natto, Miso that are traditionally consumed in the east are less harmful than processed Soy.
🔴 Studies often give Soy a green signal because these subtle effects are missed when considered in smaller quantities. But these negative effects do add up.
🔴 Considering how powerful the soy industry is, do not expect a legit study coming out at Soy.
🔴 Considering how powerful the soy industry is, do not expect a legit study coming out at Soy.
🔴 But there is enough evidence to its harmful effect & that's why you should avoid eating soy.
🔴 And for the Sake of your Kids & their hormones, dont give them Baby food & Formulas, with Soy in them.
SOY is totally NOT worth it!
🔴 And for the Sake of your Kids & their hormones, dont give them Baby food & Formulas, with Soy in them.
SOY is totally NOT worth it!
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