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Abbey Sharp discusses the myths and truths about soy, including its effects on hormones, fertility, and health risks.

In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, we’re breaking down some of the biggest myths about soy and separating hormone fearmongering from the actual science. We unpack what phytoestrogens really do, what the research says about soy and hormones, fertility, cancer risk, menopause, and weight management, plus the controversy around GMOs, processing, and antinutrients. If wellness culture has made you afraid of tofu, edamame, or soy milk, this episode is for you. Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode: Does Soy Mess With Your Hormones? Does Soy Lower Testosterone or Affect Male Fertility? Can Soy Affect Your Period or Fertility? Does Soy Increase Breast Cancer Risk? Is Processed Soy Actually Unhealthy? The Truth About GMO Soy & Pesticides Should You Worry About Soy Anti-Nutrients? Soy for Weight & Blood Sugar Management Soy Benefits for Heart & Bone Health Can Soy Help With Menopause Symptoms? 👩🏼‍💻 RESEARCH LINKS: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1530891X20433038 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0890623820302926 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4693610…

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