Feb 28 2009
The Dangers of Unfermented Soy
Many of us are vegetarians because of the health benefits, so when we are fed information about a wonderful, healthy product with no animal products there is joy! Such were the wonders of unfermented soy. We were told how good it was for us; how it could help us through menopause as well as avoid cancer. What they didn’t tell us is far more dangerous than what they did! Here are some facts about the dangers of soy that you will want to know before you make your next tofu burger!
It is heated with high temperatures which cause the protein to change to a different state, and is biologically inactive; useless to our bodies.
The processing causes the formation of toxic lysinoalanin and highly carcinogenic nitrosamines, which can lead to colon cancer.
During the processing of soy food a potent neurotoxin, glutamic acid forms.
The high levels of aluminum in soy foods can cause toxicity to the nervous system and the kidneys.
Increased levels of estrogen are not good for males and are found in babies whose mothers others breast-fed them while eating soy.
Thyroid problems, or other autoimmune diseases can be triggered by isoflavones in soy if you eat too much. In fact, soy phytoestrogens are potent anti-thyroid agents. They can cause hypothyroidism and, potentially, thyroid cancer. It has even cause autoimmune problems in infants fed soy formula!
Trypsin inhibitors cause problems with protein digestion and pancreatic problems.
The soy phytoestrogens may disrupt endocrine functions and has the potential to cause infertility. It has also, potentially, caused breast cancer in women.
Vitamin D is very important to the body, helping it fight various diseases. Foods with soy will increase the body’s requirement for vitamin D.
When you have high levels of phytic acid from the soy in your diet, it reduces the assimilation of calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, and zinc. High levels phytate in the diet has also caused growth problems for some children.
Soy is found in many products with additives or oils so you may be eating more than you think! Do a little of your own research and decide how much soy you want in your diet. Tomorrow, we’ll talk about fermented soy.
