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 […]
Lack of significant genotoxicity of purified soy isoflavones (genistein, daidzein, and glycitein) in 20 patients with prostate cancer. This article is interesting given the fact that men with history of prostate cancer and women with history of breast cancer are told to avoid soy products. However, the evidence seems to support the fact that soy […]
For those of you that read my blog post on soy a few weeks ago and still think I’m off my rocker and being paid under the table by the soy growers association, I present exhibit B. With the usual caveats of non-processed and non-GMO soy, the research is overwhelmingly in support of soy as part […]
A simple Google search will leave you confused about whether eating soy is good for your heart and blood vessels or as evil as Twinkies. Ok…so nothing could be as evil as Twinkies. But what IS the deal with soy? Is it good for us, or does it vaporizes the thyroid, cause breast cancer and […]
