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It's pretty common knowledge that soy contains phytoestrogens, which behave similar to estrogen.
by overcast 9y ago
It's pretty common knowledge that soy contains phytoestrogens, which behave similar to estrogen.
- deusum 9y agoIt's less common knowledge that this is a myth.
- undersuit 9y agoSoybeans contain phytoestrogens. The myths, truths, and unknowns revolve around how phytoestrogens affect humans.
- Johnny_Brahms 9y agoThey are similar to estrogen,but not as biologically active. If they bind to hormone receptors, they are just as likely to block biologically more active estrogens. Whether they make your estrogen levels higher or lower depends on how high activity you had in the first place.
- Johnny_Brahms 9y agoThey are similar to estrogen,but not as biologically active. If they bind to hormone receptors, they are just as likely to block biologically more active estrogens. Whether they make your estrogen levels higher or lower depends on how high activity you had in the first place.
- deft 9y agoI know that. I read the article. What's the point of your comment other than restating the article premise? You answered none of my questions.