{"id":524,"date":"2020-01-23T06:38:59","date_gmt":"2020-01-23T06:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mrplantbased.com\/?p=524"},"modified":"2020-02-29T17:49:59","modified_gmt":"2020-02-29T17:49:59","slug":"soy-protein-powder-bad-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mrplantbased.com\/soy-protein-powder-bad-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons Soy Protein Powder Could be a Bad Choice For You"},"content":{"rendered":"

As someone who eats plant-based food, I\u2019ve studied quite a bit about soy. <\/span><\/p>\n

This small bean, in its natural form, contains a lot of protein, fiber, and a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals. <\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s also known to help reduce cholesterol. It has been a staple in traditional diets for over 6,000<\/em> years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s easy to read about the benefits of soy and conclude that soy-based protein powder is a great option if you eat a plant-based diet. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you are looking to boost your protein intake, it seems that soy protein powder is an obvious choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

But, and this is a big BUT, there are actually a LOT of reasons why soy protein powder may not be a healthy option. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you take a careful look into the research, you can find plenty of cause for concern.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here Are 5 Reasons Why Soy Protein Powder Could Be a Bad Choice For You.<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
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  1. You eat a lot of soy in general.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Presence of phytoestrogens.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. You have thyroid issues.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. It is not labeled non-GMO and organic.<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Leftover residues from processing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    So let\u2019s dig a little deeper into each one of these points.<\/span><\/p>\n

    #1 – You Already Eat A Lot of Soy<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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    One of the reasons why soy protein powder might be a bad option for you is that you already consume a lot of soy in your diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    As a vegan or someone who primarily eats a plant-based diet, you are probably already consuming more than enough soy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Do you eat a healthy portion of tofu<\/em> or tempeh<\/em>, drink soy milk<\/em>, or munch on edamame<\/em> throughout the week? <\/span><\/p>\n

    If you do, you are probably getting a healthy dose of soy protein.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    These whole food soy products are much more healthy than an ultra-concentrated soy protein powder.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

    In Japan, where soy is a basic part of the diet and the population is notoriously healthy and long-lived, people eat an average of 8 – 9 grams of soy protein a day.<\/span><\/p>\n

    One single scoop of soy protein powder can contain between 20 – 60 grams of soy protein!<\/span><\/p>\n

    The general consensus is that soy can become problematic when you consume <\/span>too much<\/span><\/a> of it. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    If you are eating minimally processed whole soy products regularly, you may want to consider other plant-based protein powders<\/a> to boost your daily protein intake.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    When it comes to soy, there can be too much of a good thing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    #2 \u2013 The Presence of Phytoestrogens<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

    One of the main reasons that soy protein powder may be a bad choice for you is because of the well-known presence of phytoestrogens<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

    These are chemicals that mimic estrogen in the human body. <\/span><\/p>\n

    They are credited with easing menopause symptoms in women, lowering cholesterol levels, and generally supporting overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Science, however, is starting to question whether these phytoestrogens in soy are really that great for us, especially in excessive quantities. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Evidence is mounting that for some people, these compounds may actually be more of a risk than a benefit.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Phytoestrogens in soy are suspected to play a role in:<\/span><\/p>\n