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Can soy be harmful
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1. Soy consumption and male fertility
In the context of soybeans and male fertility, attention should be paid primarily to soy isoflavones. They are especially important during menopause and can have a positive effect on the female body. However, they are among the flavonoids (polyphenols), which are compounds commonly found in plants. They primarily exhibit antioxidant activity. They resemble female sex hormones estrogens in their structure, hence they are often called phytoestrogens.2. Soya has an effect on the thyroid
Unfortunately, the fact is that there are now more and more cases of thyroid disease. A significant number of people are suffering from hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism. But can soybean consumption negatively affect the functioning of this organ? The answer, as always, is simple. The isoflavones present in soybeans can block the activity of thyroxide, a thyroid enzyme that is involved in the synthesis of its hormones. However, in healthy people who are not deficient in nutrients, because there is no significant correlation between the level of soya consumption and the occurrence of hypoglycemic disorders.3. Soy allergens
For people with food allergies, it is important to know that soybeans and their products are among the eight major food allergens. In addition to milk, eggs, fish, nuts, wheat and seafood, soybean is responsible for about 90% of allergic reactions.
