Soy Extract Slows Prostate Cancer Growth in Mice More evidence is accumulating that altered estrogen metabolism in men can lead to prostate problems. This would be the unhealthy conversion of estrogen into a more dangerous by product, potentially irritating the prostate. It makes sense that soy would attunate these effects. Cruciferous vegetables high in indole-3-carbinol […]
Soy Genistein Produces Acute NO–Dependent Dilation of Vasculature This study shows an efficacy of soy phytoestrogens in increasing blood flow that is similar to estrogen. This vasodilation is believed to be one of the ways that estrogen may protect against heart disease. Circulation — Abstracts: Walker et al. 103 (2): 258 Read entire article here
Genistein Increased DMBA-Induced Mammary carcinoma in mice This article shows an increase in carcinogen induced breast tumors in mice. A few things to consider here. I have always said that there is a danger in taking components of natural compounds and taking them in high levels. Mother Nature, in her infinite wisdom put compounds together […]
Soy Product Consumption Seems to Protect Against Hot Flashes Those of us following natural medicine didn’t exactly drop our jaws at this study. I would like to take this opportunity to explain something that most people would find very shocking. During perimenopause, it has been shown that women’s estrogen levels are actually high. That seems […]
Exposure to Soy-Based Formula in Infancy When it comes to infant feeding breastfeeding for at least 6 months is unquestionably the best. Unfortunately this is not common and the infant is moved to formula too early. At this point we have an immature immune system being bombarded with foreign proteins via the GI tract. I […]
