Re:Ask HN: Something you’ve done your whole life that you re...
by ralmidani on Monday January 30, 2023 @10:49AM
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I’m not suggesting avoiding soy altogether, just cautioning against excessive consumption of it. Studies are showing mixed conclusions, but it’s not all fear mongering:
While the evidence is inconclusive, I wouldn’t take chances if I were trying to have kids. I would imagine getting __all__ of your protein from soy could potentially be harmful, perhaps even in ways other than decreasing testosterone and sperm count.
Study showing some effect: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15735098/
Study showing little effect: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11880595/
While the evidence is inconclusive, I wouldn’t take chances if I were trying to have kids. I would imagine getting __all__ of your protein from soy could potentially be harmful, perhaps even in ways other than decreasing testosterone and sperm count.
In general, everything in moderation is best.