Should soy products be avoided for estrogen + cancer
I am vegetarian and I am wondering about including tofu in my diet. A quick google has me confused. Is it safe to eat in moderation? Thanking you in anticipation
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Hi @LorraineB I am a vegetarian too and I don't think estrogens from food are proven to significantly boost bodily estrogens, when eaten in small amounts.
'Plant oestrogens (phytoestrogens) may be able to replace some of the oestrogen lost at menopause and help reduce menopause symptoms. Evidence from trials has been conflicting and it is not certain whether they work any better than placebo...
Large amounts of phytoestrogens are not recommended in people with oestrogen-positive breast cancer or other oestrogen-dependent cancers, as they may stimulate growth of cancer cells.'
From here:
https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/menopause-information/managing-menopause/#Non-hormonal%20medications
'Plant oestrogens (phytoestrogens) may be able to replace some of the oestrogen lost at menopause and help reduce menopause symptoms. Evidence from trials has been conflicting and it is not certain whether they work any better than placebo...
Large amounts of phytoestrogens are not recommended in people with oestrogen-positive breast cancer or other oestrogen-dependent cancers, as they may stimulate growth of cancer cells.'
From here:
https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/menopause-information/managing-menopause/#Non-hormonal%20medications