Soyabeans - Even a good thing can become destructive if taken in excess
Now a days there is an ongoing craze for soya products like soya milk , soya chunks, soya powder, tofu etc .
Soybeans contains full range of amino acids and high protein content, making them an ideal supplemental source, particularly for vegetarians and vegans.
But there is another dark side to soya, which many people are not aware of .Soybeans are one of the most genetically-modified crops, a full 80% of soybeans grown around the world is genetically modified .
It contains natural Oestrogen and too much of this hormone can prove bad for men as there is risk of feminisation of men.Too much of Oestrogen can cause disruption in reproductive organs in females also, eventhough it is a female hormone .
Soyabean also comprises certain substances like trypsin inhibitors , hemaglutinin, phytic acid and aluminium which can be harmful to the body if taken in higher quantities.
Trypsin inhibitors in soy products interfere with protein digestion and can lead to disorders of the pancreas.
The Hemaglutinin is responsible for clumping of red blood cells together to form blood clots.
Phytates hamper the absorption of certain essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron.
The phytoestrogens in soy products can cause hypothyroidism and autoimmune thyroid diseases .
Soy foods also contain aluminium that can lead to several kidney diseases if consumed in large amounts.
So the bottom line is eat or drink soya products in moderation, remember that too much of anything is bad for you.
Dr.Anita Mani
Infertility& Surrogacy Specialist at Gift IVF Centre
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