Soy Ruled No Health Food

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(In addition a large part of the soy in the USA is of the genetically modified

type.)

 

 

http://www.mercola.com/2005/aug/30/soy_ruled_no_health_food.htm

 

Soy Ruled No Health Food

 

 

The Israeli Health Ministry recently issued a health advisory strongly

recommending that soy foods be eaten only in moderation. They also

recommended that soy formula be avoided altogether by infants.

 

A Host of Disorders

 

There are hundreds of studies linking soy with such disorders as:

 

* Digestive problems

* Thyroid dysfunction

* ADD and ADHD

* Dementia

* Reproductive disorders

* Cancer

 

Phytoestrogens are the Culprit

 

The Israeli Ministry based its advice on the findings of a panel of

nutritionists, oncologists, pediatricians and other specialists who

spent over a year looking at the available evidence. They concluded

that the phytoestrogens in soy (estrogen-like plant hormones) can be

harmful. Their recommendations are in accord with those made by the

United Kingdom's chief medical officer and the British Dietetic

Association.

 

The panel found that:

 

* The evidence that soy alleviates menopausal symptoms is

inconsistent.

* Soy phytoestrogens increase the risk of breast cancer.

* Soy phytoestrogens can also reduce male fertility.

 

They also noted that while soy has been shown to reduce blood

cholesterol, there is no proof that it reduces the risk of heart disease.

 

The panel concluded that the proven risks of soy foods outweigh the

possible benefits.

 

Mothering August 2005

 

Dr. Mercola's Comment:

 

The Israeli Health Ministry has made a wise decision, and I hope the

knowledge of the potential dangers posed by uninformed soy use

continues to spread.

 

After an aggressive marketing campaign from the soy industry,

Americans are convinced that soy is a miracle health food. Some 200

million Americans are now eating soy in record amounts and in newly

created, highly processed forms like soymilk, soy burgers, soy energy

bars, soy ice cream, soy cereal and soy meat.

 

Meanwhile, thousands of studies link soy foods to malnutrition,

digestive distress, immune-system breakdown, thyroid dysfunction,

cognitive decline, reproductive disorders, infertility and a host of

other problems.

 

Millions of Americans feed soy formula to their infants. The estrogens

in soy can irreversibly harm your baby's future sexual development and

reproductive health, and can cause many other developmental abnormalities.

 

Soy formula should never be used as it can damage your infant. It:

 

* Will adversely affect hormone levels, as it has been associated

with reduced testosterone levels.

* Will impair thyroid function through isoflavones present in the

formula.

* Increases the risk of behavioral problems.

* Will expose infants to up to 2,000 times higher estrogen content.

* Has potentially high concentrations of aluminum and manganese.

 

There are some soy products that are, in fact, good for you -- but

only certain types and in limited quantities. Fermented soy, which

includes natto, miso and tempeh, is a health food for most. But soy

formula is an abomination that has caused much damage to the children

of this country, and it should be immediately banned for sale everywhere.

 

 

 

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