Prevent Prostate Cancer:Soy milk is a rich source of phytoestrogen, a unique plant hormone that can inhibit the production of testosterone in men. Reduced testosterone levels can significantly cut the risk of prostate cancer (studies have shown that men who eat a soy-rich diet are less likely ...
However, with a bodybuilder who includes variety in the diet such as eating lean red meat, dairy products and poultry in moderation in conjunction to proper intense training, soy's modest testosterone reducing effects would be counterbalanced, but the prostate and other health benefits would be re...
(I’m not meaning to be flippant, but really no one is a health expert) to lower testosterone levels in men, hamper thyroid function, reduce cognitive function, and block nutrient absorption. Most of these points can be refuted upon closer inspection, for example, soaking and fermenting soy...
There has also been concern that the isoflavones in soy can affect men’s hormonal levels, lowering testosterone and raising estrogen levels. But a recent review of 41 studies found no apparent effect of hormonal disturbance as a result of soy protein or isoflavone intake. Healthy benefits and ...
A meta-analysis of 15 clinical studies showed no effect on testosterone or sex hormone–binding globulin levels,(Hamilton-Reeves 2010) and in another clinical trial, semen quality in healthy men was unaffected by 2 months of high-dose isoflavones.(Beaton 2010) ...
There has also been concern that the isoflavones in soy can affect men’s hormonal levels, lowering testosterone and raising estrogen levels. But a recent review of 41 studies found no apparent effect of hormonal disturbance as a result of soy protein or isoflavone intake. Healthy benefits and ...
Soy protein group: The men who consumed soy protein had lower testosterone levels post-weight training than those who consumed whey. [8] Whey protein group: This group showed lower cortisol levels, a hormone that can hinder muscle recovery and weaken immunity. Estrogen levels: Contrary to some ...
nutrients in soy foods may lower the risk ofbreast cancer4. Research has alsonegated5the myth that soy consumption could cause enlarged breasts in men. In fact, the study showed that soy had no significant effects on men, including any impact on total testosterone levels, another myth about ...
Testosterone is of clinical importance both as a risk factor for cancer and as part of the initial evaluation of male infertility. FSH is also measured as an initial evaluation of infertility in both men and women. Despite the substantial number of studies, results were conflicting and no ...
There has been worry about the estrogenic effects of isoflavones on men, but no effect of bioavailable testosterone in men has been seen [FERTILITY AND STERILITY; Hamilton-Reeves,JM; 94(3):997-1007 (2010)]. Nonethless, phytoestrogens have been shown to reduce fertility in both male and fema...