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o Soy is high in
phytates or phytic acid. This organic compound makes the absorption of
essential minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium and zinc extremely
difficult.
o In order to
make soy protein digestible it must be highly processed. The
processing destroys the food value and makes it toxic.
o Soy contains
substances that can significantly decrease thyroid function.
o Soy contains
substances that can significantly decrease thyroid function.
o Soy blocks
enzymes necessary for protein digestion, which can lead to digestive problems and
protein deficiencies.
o Soy contains a
clot-promoting substance that causes red blood cells to clump.
o Soybeans can
contain high levels of herbicides and pesticides.
o A large
proportion of soybeans are from genetically modified seeds which have
been banned in many countries.
o Soy may reduce
libido (sex drive). Vegetarian monks find it beneficial in helping
them remain celibate.
o Soy appears to
increase the incidence of cancer of the thyroid, esophagus, pancreas,
and liver.
o Soy's
"estrogenic" effect seems to accelerate aging, exacerbate
cardiovascular disease, contributes to osteoporosis as well as other
negative hormone effects.
o Soy formula
contains concentrations of estrogen compounds 13,000 to 22,000 times
that of breast milk or conventional milk-based formula. Is this why
some girls are beginning to have secondary sex changes as early as
eight and male sperm counts have plummeted? |
