Huh..Dalam Soya ada Estrogen yang menyebabkan kanser...betul ke ni??
Assalamualaikum semua pembaca. Apa khabar? Saya harap semua sihat walafiat. Sekarang ni musim2 hujan jadi memang kiri dan kanan org dok demam dan sakit2. Betul ni..memang kiri dan kanan saya org dok demam. Sebelah kiri saya ni anak saya no. 3 dan sebelah kanan anak sulung..dua dua pun tgh demam selsema. hehe.
Bila ramai sakit macam sekarang ni, maka ramai juga lah yang dok promote supplement dan ubat-ubatan yg dikatakan boleh membantu si pesakit itu cepat sembuh. Tak kurangnya juga dengan saya. Saya seorang pengedar produk supplement Shaklee. Dalam mempromosi produk shaklee ada juga saya terbaca komen-komen sumbang sesetengah orang yang lantang mengeluarkan statement bahawa soya bahaya untuk kesihatan. Oleh sebab ada a few produk shaklee yang berasaskan soya, saya pun sangatlah curious untuk tahu kebenarannya.
Saya pun buat research sikit. Ala..bukanlah research macam untuk buat journal tu. Ni research zaman modern yang 100% dibuat menggunakan Google. Mungkin lebih sesuai dikata sebagai search aje sebenarnya. HeHe. Ada satu artikel ni yang saya rasa sangat menjawab issue ini dengan lengkap dengan berpandukan research-research sebenar yang di publish dalam journal. Kalau nak cari info berdasarkan fakta...artikel-artikel sebeginilah yang perlu kita rujuk kerana telah disertakan lokasi dimana info-info yang diberi telah diambil. Ini menunjukkan info yang datang dari artikel ini bukan direka dalam kepala otak seseorang semata-mata, tapi telah dikaji dahulu dan didapati benar.
Artikel ini telah ditulis dalam bahasa Inggeris dan saya tidak sempat untuk men-translatekan buat semua ke bahasa malaysia sebab agak sibuk melayan anak-anak yang kurang sihat dan memerlukan perhatian lebih dari saya. hehe.
Apa-apapun semoga artikel ini boleh menjawab isu yang agak kerap timbul sejak dua menjak ini.
Lots of Love,
Arfah Umar
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Q: Are the phytoestrogens in soy foods helpful or risky for cancer survivors? Do estrogens in soy increase breast cancer risk? What about the estrogens in soy for men and boys?
A: Soy products, such as miso soup, tofu, and edamame, contain very weak plant estrogens called phytoestrogens that hinder the body's natural estrogen from attaching to cells. (The prefix "phyto" simply means "plant.") Normally, estrogens hook onto tiny receptor proteins in your cells that allow them to change the cell's chemistry.
Think of it this way: An estrogen molecule is like a jumbo jet that attaches to the Jetway of an airport. It discharges passengers into the terminal, which is suddenly a busy, noisy place. Phytoestrogens, being weak estrogens, are like small, private planes with few passengers and no cargo, yet they still occupy the Jetway after landing. When phytoestrogens occupy the cell, normal estrogens cannot. Plant estrogens do not eliminate all of estrogen's effects, but they do minimize them, apparently reducing breast cancer risk and menstrual symptoms.
For men and boys, the phytoestrogens in soy do not appear to have any effect on hormone levels and have not been shown to affect sexual development or fertility. Research studies show that men consuming soy have less prostate cancer and better prostate cancer survival.
In Asia, where tofu, soymilk, and other soy products are commonly consumed, not only is the population healthier overall, but cancer and heart disease are much rarer than in the United States and Europe, and longevity is greater. As these populations differ in other ways—Asians eat much less meat and dairy products and generally exercise more, but also smoke more cigarettes and eat more salt—researchers have simply attempted to tease out the effects of soy itself. Also, it’s possible that the more processed soy products such as veggie burgers and veggie hot dogs are not as beneficial as the less processed soy products such as tofu and tempeh traditionally consumed in Asia. In general, the less processed your diet is, the more nutrient-dense it will be. Thus, replacing processed soy products such as veggie burgers and veggie hot dogs with tofu, tempeh, beans, and lentils may provide you with a more nutrient-dense diet.
Research findings once indicated soy may be harmful for women with a history of estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer. Many of these findings were based on animal models that are not applicable to human health research. Today, researchers agree that whole soy products are safe for women who have had estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer. Up to three servings per day of soy products such as soymilk, tofu, or tempeh are fine for these women. Soy products do not appear to have any effect on women who have had estrogen-receptor negative breast cancer. However, soy foods can interfere with the effectiveness of certain cancer medications, so speak to your oncologist or physician before adding more soy to your diet.
Like all foods, soy has its advantages and disadvantages. Soybeans are rich in essential omega-3 fatty acids, but tend to be higher in total fat than other beans. Many soy products derive roughly half their calories from fat, while black beans, pinto beans, or other varieties are only about 4 percent fat. Also, soy extracts, such as genistein, may not have the same beneficial effects as products made with the whole bean. In fact, it’s best for breast cancer survivors to avoid concentrated soy supplements and protein powders until further research is conducted.
However, it’s also to remember that a vegan diet of beans, vegetables, grains, and fruits does not have to include soy products to be nutritionally complete. Soy products make convenient and tasty substitutes for meat and other unhealthy foods that people, quite rightly, are looking to avoid. However, the benefits of complete protein and soluble fiber can easily be found in an array of plant foods.
In human research studies, soy products have been shown to lower serum cholesterol levels, in part due to their rich content of soluble fiber, and the isoflavones also play a role in bone formation. Soy products have been shown to reduce estrogen activity, at least in premenopausal women, which, over the long run, reduces cancer risk. The evidence is not as clear for postmenopausal women, but up to three servings of whole soy products are safe to consume for postmenopausal woman with previous history of breast cancer.
A handful of individuals and organizations have taken an anti-soy position and have questioned the safety of soy products. In general, this position latches to statistically insignificant findings, understates how powerfully the research refutes many of the main anti-soy points, and relies heavily on animal research studies, which are medically irrelevant to human health.
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