Beware of the Dangers of Soy | November, 2009

According to a recent article published on NaturalNews.com, soy products can lower sperm count in men. It turns out that soy contains an organic compound called phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens are weak, estrogen-like compounds that have been found to diminish a man’s testosterone levels and in turn lower his sperm count. Phytoestrogens can also increase a man’s estrogen levels, causing him to grow “breasts” and in some cases lactation can occur. The article discusses some of the other damaging effects of soy such as hemaglutinin, phytic acid and trypsin inhibitors.

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