The Dark Side of Soy

This is not crazy. I diagnosed myself 10 years ago, with this problem when no doctor could figure it out...I'd basically replaced all cow's milk with soy and was drinking some everyday. I was also eating tofu. After several months, I began experiencing horrible headaches, and seemed to have perpetual PMS symptoms- irritability, bloating, sore breasts, pimples. I was 30 years old and had always been healthy. It became almost debilitating. Then, one day, I was at the gym and saw an ad posted in the locker room aimed at menopausal women. It said that soy mimics human estrogen and that these women could ease their symptoms by taking a soy supplement. It immediately became clear to me that I was experiencing soy overload. I went to my doctor and asked her about my theory. She said it was plausible. So, I stopped consuming soy completely and after two weeks, all of my horrible symptoms vanished. I avoid soy now and always tell other women about this. I think the problem in this country is that we always want to overdo everything- even what should supposedly be a good thing- without asking questions. Don't just throw yourself into one mindset or diet- ask questions first and be cautious. You can't trust the FDA. They are understaffed and unable to protect the public health.

Hi, This is crazy I cant believe what i just read.I have been drinking and eating soymilk and edamane beans. And other soy products for years.

I would love to see some sources on this one, and on any articles of this type. Its always nice to be able to review the info one's self. Could you post sources?