Soy News
In the search for protein alternatives, soy has become a go-to option, especially for vegetarians. With its versatility and claimed health benefits, it often finds its way into various diets as a replacement for animal-based proteins.
Higher soy intake was also associated with less reported fatigue.
Women with breast cancer who consumed high amounts of isoflavones had a 21 per cent lower risk of dying than women who consumed low amounts.
Phytoestrogens are compounds from plants that are similar in structure to estrogen and are found in a variety of foods, especially soy.
Researchers wanted to examine further this association between BPA exposure and IVF success, and what part diet may play in a link between the two.
Soybean foods contain chemicals known as isoflavones that are similar in structure to oestrogen and so could theoretically protect women against osteoporosis by mimicking the action of oestrogen.
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