Well, for those of you who enjoy drinking soy milk, we have some bad news. There are a number of potential negative health consequences for drinking it, and you really need to know them.
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Soy milk is pretty damn delicious and can help make a killer smoothie.
Unfortunately, some aspects of soy milk can be pretty dangerous if you drink too much.
Surprised?
So what's the deal with soy milk? Why is it so bad?
Well for one, soybeans are genetically modified. This doesn't necessarily mean that it's bad for you, but soybeans are also known to have some of the highest levels of pesticide treatment known.
Soybeans contain high levels of estrogen.
While there has been a lot of discussion about whether these estrogens can give men larger breasts, this seems to be a myth. Plant estrogens have been tied to a potential increase in breast cancer risk.
New research is beginning to connect Alzheimer's Disease and soy consumption.
Some scientists argue that soy's thyroid-disrupting properties may be at least partially responsible for this.
Some research suggests that a high soy intake can negatively affect a woman's menstrual cycle.
While doctors agree that more research is needed on the topic, some initial research suggests that follicle-stimulating hormones may be suppressed by eating up to 60 grams of soy.
Soybeans are high in aluminum.
This may surprise you, but aluminum in high levels can be toxic for your nervous system and kidneys.
Soy contains phytic acid.
If you plan on getting any calcium from soy milk, this may be made more difficult by ingesting phytic acid. It's known to reduce calcium absorption.
Hemagglutinin is another substance in soy that promotes blood clotting.
This may increase the risk of developing aneurysms.
Well, at least you know!
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