Soy beans. [Photo/CZZs. Org]There are some health risks of soy that everyone should be aware of. Soy has its benefits of giving you a good heart, bones and also to protect breasts. It also reduces night sweats and flashes.Unfortunately, some of the health benefits have been greatly exaggerated by the Soy industry. Let us get into the health risks of taking Soy.Soy disrupts thyroid functionsSoy contains goitrogens which impair and depresses thyroid function, which makes it almost impossible to lose body fat. This is what you should be most aware of. Modern soy is overly processedTypically, the more processed a food, the more it’s void of vital nutrients.Processed soy also contains “anti-nutrients”, like phytates, which block the absorption of minerals, particularly magnesium, iron, zinc and calcium.Its genetically engineeredLarge companies figured out how to genetically modify it to be resistant to poisonous herbicides.Farmers plant a ton of it and spray it down.Then it gets processed into animal feed or for human consumption. So luke 90% of it is genetically modified.Disrupts hormonal imbalanceThe soy plant contains what’s known as phytoestrogens, which mimic estrogen, fooling our cells.For women, depending on how much you eat, soy can affect ovulation, cause weight gain and irritate the digestive tract.The evidence is not clear as to whether soy is a positive or negative for women.Now that you’ve heard some of the most well-documented health concerns surrounding soy, it’s time for you to decide whether you can chance incorporating soy into your diet.

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