Have We Been Lied To About Soy + Phytoestrogens? Benefits For Bone Health, Breast C@n3r, + What Science Says! | BOK

273: Is soy actually good for us? Have we been lied to about soy and phytoestrogens? Today I’m sharing some shocking studies on the health benefits of soy and other foods containing phytoestrogens. Soy may not be for everyone—however, it may actually help several women (and men!) in different ways. Here’s what the science says… PLUS… foods that contain phytoestrogens beyond soy. STUDIES: This PubMed study found that Asian-Americans who ate tofu had a reduced risk of developing breast cancer. The more tofu they ate, the lower their risk. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8922298  Here are 11 PubMed studies highlighting how soy benefits our bones: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19367115 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11095177 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16763748 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14557449 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12920508 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15018488 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10757817 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15702593 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10479216 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15309425 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10966908 It appears that just taking a daily pill containing the isoflavone genistein may be enough to reap some of soy's bone density benefits:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17577003 People in Asia consume much, much, much more soy than those in the West:https://www.smart-publications.com/cancer/daidzein.php Interestingly, men may benefit slightly more than women from eating foods rich in phytoestrogens. These compounds are linked to reduced risks of cancer, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, and several other conditions: https://jama.ama-assn.org/cgi/content-nw/full/294/12/1493/JOC50096T5 https://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/full/136/12/3046 https://content.onlinejacc.org/cgi/content/full/35/6/1403 As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at [email protected].  And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app.  Sponsored By: → Armra | Use code DIGEST for 15% off at https://tryarmra.com/digest  → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest → Bethany’s Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use code PODCAST10 for 10$  Check Out Bethany: Bethany’s Instagram: @lilsipper YouTube Bethany’s Website Discounts & My Favorite Products My Digestive Support Protein Powder Gut Reset Book  Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices