Eeyore1973
06-04-2007, 11:54 AM
I started drinking Spiru-tein soy protein shakes as meal replacements about 3weeks ago. I am now reading up on soy and I am a little nervous I am doing more harm then good now. I am almost at the end of the can and I am not sure if I should go out and buy more. I am starting to think I should find something else instead and fast. Any feedback with greatly be appreciated. Thanks!
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Myth
06-07-2007, 09:23 AM
soy is goitregenic it blocks thyroid hormones resulting in hypothyroidism if you take it long enough ..
dustoffkid
06-07-2007, 09:37 AM
I've been consuming a lot of soy for over 15 years (I am lactose intolerant and can't drink milk, and use soy milk and occasionally meat substitues), and I am fine. Healthier than before, thyroid is good, heart is good, all systems functional. I strongly suspect that soy doesn't cause thyroid problems unless you have a risk for them anyway (congenital or inherited), just like sodium with hypertension.