GREGORY CHANDLER--THE DEBATE CONTINUES OVER SOY

The debate has gone on for several years about soy protein.  I recall that about five years ago males were told to avoid soy protein.  A later shift in view said that soy is okay for males.  Now, soy protein avoidance is making a comeback.

High levels of soy consumption have been linked to unnaturally high levels of estrogen in both males and females.  For males, high levels of estrogen lead to an unwanted battle with testosterone.  For females, too much estrogen is not desired.  High level of estrogen in females has been linked to thyroid disruption, many autoimmune diseases, and some research has suggested that high levels of estrogen causes breast cancer. 

My suggestion is that both males and females should limit soy protein consumption given the new research. 


GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law