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Michael
Look at the Harvard Nurses Study and the Harvard Health study and the 7th Day Adventist study and the China Study. Every large epidemiological study done, and there are many, has shown a negative correlation with soy and all reproductive cancers. Simply, the more soy women eat the less likely they are to get: breast, uterine, cervical and ovarian cancer. The same holds true with heart attacks. The more soy one eats the less likely one is to have heart problems. The same is true with men and prostate cancer.
Loretta
Utter, total falsehood. The "studies" you reference were funded by the DAIRY LOBBY to create doubt and protect its market share. Fraudulent pseudo-studies are a standby of the agriculture lobby.
Karen
Google images - world cancer rates. Asia where soy is often consumed has low cancer rate, western diet are deep in red. So cont. to avoid soy at your own detriment.
Richard
That is a great question. The studies are ongoing, but the best evidence to date suggests either no link or a slightly protective effect for whole, unprocessed soy consumed in limited quantities (up to 1-2 servings). I wouldn't use the word "proven" for either side of the debate because that simply doesn't acknowledge the research process. I suggest you consult the AICR for further detail, and NutritionFacts.org also summarizes the current available research.
http://www.aicr.org/press/press-relea...
"Some preliminary human studies suggest that soy foods may be most protective among breast cancer survivors who are taking tamoxifen, but this research is ongoing.
For breast cancer risk among cancer-free women, studies on soy consumption either show no link or a slightly protective link to breast cancer. Some research suggests that protective effects may primarily come from consuming soy during childhood and adolescence."
http://www.aicr.org/press/press-relea...
"Some preliminary human studies suggest that soy foods may be most protective among breast cancer survivors who are taking tamoxifen, but this research is ongoing.
For breast cancer risk among cancer-free women, studies on soy consumption either show no link or a slightly protective link to breast cancer. Some research suggests that protective effects may primarily come from consuming soy during childhood and adolescence."
Annette
No, soy has not been proven to increase breast cancer in real life...on the internet, maybe, lol.
Amanda Howland
Just to add to what others have said, my understanding is that there is an important difference between whole soybeans and soy protein isolate. Any whole food is a complex package containing fiber and other nutrients that slow absorption and often isolated nutrients have a harsher effect on the body. Tofu and soy milk are considered mildly processed and have been consumed for centuries without increasing risk, so are deemed safe in moderation.
Andee
The ACA and Susan G Komen foundation, among several others, conclude that while some research has not shown a link between breast cancer and soy isoflavones, more studies and research are still needed and at this time it's inconclusive.
~☆~Autumn
I am allergic to soy so I am NOT going to eat it. It is hard for me as they put it in everything because its CHEAP.
Scientia
Think of it this way: if that is the case, Asia would have the highest rates of breast cancer by now which is not the case.
Tabookitty2003
Good question. Not my "must read". Thanks for asking, Andee!
Nina
I recommend reading research studies on the soy isoflavone, genistein, and its correlation between lifelong soy consumption vs soy consumption after the onset of (breast) cancer. Basically, Michael is right in that lifelong isoflavone consumption tends to protect against cancer, but research is also being done on the effects of consuming isoflavones after the onset of cancer, which seems to reverse this effect. Interesting.
Source: Clinical Cancer Research (journal)
http://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org...
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http://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org...
Source: Clinical Cancer Research (journal)
http://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org...
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http://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org...
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