Comments on: Soy Guide for Men

By: dave

dave — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:56:07 +0000

the recommended amount is the TOTAL amount consumed from all sources eaten. soy is present in most foods today, so you have to take all the incidental amonts into account also

By: JP

JP — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 01:14:16 +0000

Jim,

The USFDA allows a health claim that states that the consumption of 25 grams of soy protein/day may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfcfr/CFRSearch.cfm?fr=101.82

Be well!

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 22:37:40 +0000

Today I’ve been reading a fair chunk of information about possible negative effects of soy for men. I’ve read a statistic that a prudent level of consumption is 25 grams of soy a day. So I look at the nutrtional information on my soy milk carton and it tells me there’s 8.2 grams of soy protein in the cup-or-so of soy milk I have each day with my cereal.

Seems like I’m good. But elsewhere I read a suggestion that a third of a cup of soy milk is the prudent amount.

So I revisit the numbers. What does “25 grams of soy” mean. Is it the same as “25 grams of soy protein”. If not, what propotion of “soy” is “soy protein”?

Note: while I’ve become a little concerned about the soy health debate, I can also reflect on the fact that I’ve had soy milk with my daily cereal now for the best part of 18 years and cannot report any of the adverse reactions that some men may have.

Jim

By: JP

JP — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 01:08:58 +0000

Thank you, Jack.

Be well!

By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:06:05 +0000

Hi JP,

I just wanted to thank you for putting out a great article like this. A few of my friends have gone vegetarian and are really concerned about what effects soy can have on their bodies, especially after seeing a Men’s Health article talking about how much harm soy can have on a man’s testosterone and estrogen levels.

Crafting a healthy diet that includes soy products or tofu is definitely possibly for guys, but exercising caution and self-monitoring one’s self is without doubt extremely important.

Thanks for the article, the differences between soy, whey and placebo were quite interesting!

- Jack Bronson | Workout without Weights

By: JP

JP — Sat, 08 May 2010 02:37:39 +0000

Jonathan,

You’re not alone. Quite a few people are soy-intolerant. It’s one of the most common food sensitivities.

Having said that, any food can be hurtful if your body perceives it as a foreign substance – eggs, nuts, etc.

Be well!

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sat, 08 May 2010 00:17:29 +0000

Good or bad, I cannot tolerate soy.

By: JP

JP — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 17:47:19 +0000

Thanks, Michael!

Be well!

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:37:48 +0000

What an interesting look at soy. I use Vanilla soy milk from Trader Joes and I’ve seen soy yogurt. Was not aware of all the different products available for those who enjoy soy. Kudos on the blog post.

By: JP

JP — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:01:48 +0000

Christina,

It’s sometimes hard to switch once you’ve developed a taste for something. I can understand that.

That’s a fun topic for your blog. I’ve tried unsweetened almond milk but never hazelnut milk. Maybe I’ll give that a shot in the near future.

I personally use quite a bit of organic coconut milk in my homemade shakes. Delicious!

Be well!