The Paleo Cure by Chris Kresser

Author:Chris Kresser
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Published: 2013-12-30T16:00:00+00:00

Beyond these two issues, soy milk has additional problems. It may have adverse effects on male fertility. A study at the Harvard School of Public Health found that consuming just one cup per day of soy milk decreased sperm count, especially in men who were overweight or obese. Other studies found that phytoestrogens in soy may adversely affect male reproductive hormones and sperm capacitation (an important process sperm must go through after being ejaculated into the female reproductive tract). Soy phytoestrogens also have potentially harmful effects on women. A large review of forty-seven studies found that soy phytoestrogens reduced levels of LH and FSH, two hormones essential to fertility and reproductive health, and increased menstrual-cycle length.

The research on soy is not black and white. Some studies (like those above) show harm, while others show no harm. I think the precautionary principle applies here: there’s nothing essential about soy milk, it’s not especially nutrient dense, and it may cause reproductive and endocrine problems (especially in infants fed soy formula), so it’s best avoided entirely or consumed only in small quantities.

What about rice milk and almond milk? If you can find varieties without carrageenan and with no added sweeteners, they’re fine in moderation. In addition, both rice and almond milks (and other nut and seed milks) can be made simply and quickly at home. Please see my website for instructions on how to make nut milk at home.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.