Since the large majority (80-90%+) of GMO soy is fed to livestock, how does that affect our health? Is that the reason dairy from cows and other animals milk causes breast cancer? Or is it the hormonal estrogen naturally in other species mother's milk? What has a bigger negative impact to our health, hormonal or phyto-estrogen?
@@leviahimsa Cows/Cattle are ruminants, meaning their digestive system is highly specialized to allow the use of poorly digestible plants as food. Cattle have one stomach with four compartments, the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum, with the rumen being the largest compartment. The reticulum, the smallest compartment, is known as the "honeycomb". The omasum's main function is to absorb water and nutrients from the digestible feed. The omasum is known as the "many plies". The abomasum is like the human stomach; this is why it is known as the "true stomach". Which means cows/cattle digest soy 3 times, that means it goes trice through certain stomach acid of which the last is the most acidic. Which gives us the result! Drinking cow/cattle milk is way safer than drinking mass produced soy milk. I mean most of the milk you ordinary buy is made with milk powder anyway and sold as "high quality" or similar shenanigans. But still much safer than soy!
@@thenatureofsound2414 Then why do those that drink other infants milk as adults have lactose intolerance, are obese, get Covid, breast and prostate cancer? Japanese (I am from Japan) eat lots of soy but did not start getting Western rates of breast cancer until the US introduced cows milk into their school system...
I'm not familiar with the channel though I'm definitely willing to consider advice from someone with a very successful health channel because they have a very strong incentive and very enabled to do research on whatever topic the video is about. University degrees don't necessarily equate to knowledge.
12/23/2018 I have the same question for you “Dr., “ : where is your evidence? If you read medical journals you’re going to find that soy in any form reduces the incidence of breast cancer in women by 21%. Please tell us what your credentials are: do you have a doctorate doctorate degree in anything? From what university and in what year did you obtain any degrees that you have?
The phytoestrogens in soy actually activate Estrogen Beta more than Alpha and has been show to be helpful in breast cancer and prostate disease. Asia has eaten high amounts of soy for thousands of years and it has always contained these phytoestrogens.
Completely hilarious. Most soy products say Non- GMO. Plus, soy NEVER has ever turned a man into a woman. Agreed with the fermented soy and vitamin K2.
All soy has always had phytoestrogen. It is inherent to the plant. Please get your facts straight before doing these videos. Either do the appropriate amount of yourself or don't bother. Quality not quantity.
The thing I find strange is everybody gets on these Health kicks about certain plants and certain foods when in reality you should probably be consuming Foods seasonally meaning which food types grow best for your area and what season they grow because the body seems to react the best when you eat seasonal Foods from your area
Do you have experience with this? How can you tell. I thought that consuming organic soy had no effect on thyroid according to other peoples' testimony I have heard. I know people who have eaten organic soy all their lives and they are doing great - no thyroid conditions.
I searched for the articles related to this and I found out the fact soymilk companies cut the part of Isoflavones on the bean to sell it to pharmaceutical companies. So tofu and soymilk don't contain it that much , the article says. I live in South Korea
East Asia has the lowest rate of breast cancer. They consume a lot of soy products. The US has the highest breast cancer rate in the world, and consume far less soy on average. Countries with the highest rates of breast cancer are the US, Denmark, France, Netherlands, and Norway. What do they all have in common? An excessively high consumption amount amount of dairy.
When I became vegan almost 15 years ago with 14 years of age, I drank often 1 Liter of soymilk a day and ate soy-schnitzel and stuff, I loved it. However I got Hypothyroitism. I dont necasarrily say Soy is the reason, but yet I am the only one in my family who gots Thyroid issues. And yes I still would choose soy over animal products, but just saying.
As long as you are eating organic tofu, surely its fine! As long as you aren't having GMO soy its going to be the same sort of soy the Japanese are eating. I.e tofu. The Japanese eat lots of tofu, and other soy products and have far better health then we Westerners.
fermented soy products are not of concern, average asian soy comsumption is actually not that high, it has been studied multiple times, usually in China the majority is fermented and in Japan the same is true as they have known that fermentation reduced isoflavone content significantly for over 2000 years.
Griffin Collingridge Miso soup is like cereal for Japanese people, most of them do eat it regularly and sometimes everyday, and tofu is in miso soup, so soy is consumed regularly in japan
wrong wrong wrong. First off, all soy beans have phytoestrogens coming from isoflavones (which are anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory). secondly, they don't "mimic" estrogen hormone in the body. The phytoestrogen binds to the beta-receptor and our hormone binds to the alpa-receptor... they do not mimic each other, in fact it has been shown in several studies that phytoestrogens can prevent breast and prostate cancer.
Pure Truth. when i was in varsity I started consuming a lot of soy. my emotions were all over the place and often found myself crying for no reason. I finally realized it was because of the soy. good work doctor
I am a changed man. I found that my life was becoming totally uncontrollable. I was being drawn to the alt right, became fascinated with amassing weaponry, and I was suffering from horrendously debauched thoughts of sexual sadism. My psychiatrist recommended switching to soy, and thankfully my life has changed radically. I am sickened by the way in which my mind used to process the world. I now have joined the fight against the patriarchy, now identify as a non binary feminist, and have applied for Canadian citizenship. Thank you soy.
@@michaelromero3131 go on then, link the research that proves small quantities of Soy is harmful. I assume you don’t consumer beer that contains far more phytoestrogens. Never mind dairy, which contains mammalian estrogen.
How much soy would you have to eat for it to be harmful? I think that's an important piece of the discussion that you didn't address. Is five servings of tofu a week a problem or not?
Every food has "toxins" in it that are bad for you. It's best to not eat anything every single day. It's best to change what you eat very regularly. I try new foods all the time, but eat nothing all the time. Even the different varieties of plants we eat each have different self-protecting chemicals that can be harmful if any one is ingested regularly. Spinach for instance has lots of oxalic acid, grains and legumes have phytates. I personally get lots of bad reactions from grain and legumes, particularly in the form of inflammatory responses. I'm free of inflammation if I avoid them.
Some of the longest living people are in Japan and these people easily say that they eat tofu their entire life. Also, when you shop tofu, a lot of the products state "NON-GMO". As for feminine characters from eating soy, all the men in tofu eating countries should have breasts (they do not) and all the women should have GIANT breasts (NOT happening). A lot of research show that eating soy decreases breast cancer. Does soy lower testosterone?- no effect (does not increase or decrease). Men's libido in tofu eating countries are pretty high (China had to limit families to 1 child per family, until recently when their population started getting to old.) But sadly, these myths will continue withOUT any evidence whatsoever. Honestly, you are better off saying, " I don't know the answer to that." I agree with your comment that natto is very beneficial, but it is eaten everywhere in Japan. Also agreed with comments on Vit K2 (prevents heart disease and osteoporosis) which is found in egg yolks and natto.
The "estrogen-like" molecules he's talking about actually don't act like estrogen in that they don't actually DO the work of estrogen. If anything, they act like estrogen in that they stick to estrogen receptors in the body thereby PREVENTING estrogen from doing the work it's supposed to, implying men don't become more like women! At the same time it doesn't mean women don't remain like women, it just means there's no INCREASED risk of estrogen-triggered breast cancer. Sad to see such misinformation being spread by so-called "doctors".
You mentioned Okinawa, Japan is where people eat Natto, but we Japanese eat Natto all over in Japan, not only in a small island Okinawa. I think that you shouldn't say anything without correct knowledge or research. People who eat more Natto than other area of Japan is where the weather is colder such as Shinsyu or Tohoku, not Okinawa, the most southern, hottest place in Japan. Your Natto story doesn't make sense at all for anyone who knows this fact. Sorry!
Learning how to integrate certain foods together in order to enhance their positive effects, with very low or even cancellation of the negative effects is also an important factor.
Phytoestrogens are not unhealthy. Do not believe anything he says. I am sure he is paid by the dairy industry to say this so people don't start switching to soy. Soy for the most part is very healthy, and cow milk contains many times more estrogen than soy milk, and that kind is not as good.
+FrostyWolfZ I agree... As you can see from my avatar, I'm vegan. But I have noticed some odd hormonal issues if i eat tofu, and I also know other vegans whom have issues too, and it's usually females whom seem sensitive. Most of the research I've found seems to be focused on men and how soy affects testosterone, but not much says about how soy affects a woman's estrogen levels and menstrual cycle, especially if she is already estrogen dominant (thanks to environmental toxins, plastics, etc).
Shouldn't information like the much contained in this video be updated since a load of it has been debunked? Where's the science showing that phytoestrogen increases levels of estrogen in the body? If the problem with soy is GMO, then let's speak about that, including other foods that are GMO'ed, not to simply label soy as bad.
Can you ingest organic tofu on a daily basis and still be okay without encountering the bad side affects of hormone imbalance and the cancer risks? He did say organic was best.
Dr Axe you need to talk about how long the fermentation process is as well. Although I thought in Japan it took longer... the fermentation process take 6 months.
Soy is a nutrient-dense source of protein that can safely be consumed several times a week, and probably more often, and is likely to provide health benefits-especially when eaten as an alternative to red and processed meat.
Wow, you had me worried for a minute! I grow from seed for edemame and to make my own tofu. What I'm taking from this is that it becomes unhealthy if GMO or over processed?
According to Dr. Jau Fei Chen, a 10yrs. Cancer's researcher and one of the Top Young Women in America was said the bad parts of soybeans is the shells or peels of the soy. She would suggest to soak in water overnight. And remove the shells coz its the cause of toxin on soy. That's what we did. And we did enjoy our soya milk without any problem!
I think fermented soya beans are mostly used in dishes that are normally cooked at high heat the process of which all microorganisms are killed. And so, there is no more microorganism left in the soy when eaten.
very informational! I thought you might be getting to healthy types of soy, but I was a little confused at the end. 1. what about organic edamame? is it good for you/ bad for you/ safe? 2. if I can find an organic, low sodium soy sauce (I have a few dishes like adobo that I love making that can't go without soy sauce) would it be safe?
Hi dr axe just had a question ? what do you think of gardien vegan products me and my husband are trying to change our lifestyle and eat healthier and we been consuming a lot of gardiens products would you say this is a good product to consume
He had a hidden agenda. He sells supplements on his web site. Hmmmm not bias there. It's hard to trust anyone who makes claims without supporting data and sells products that support the "deficiencies" he points out.
I've had crazy amounts of heart burn and indigestion for years, finally figured out it's caused by Soy. got rid of from my diet, including soy lecithin, and that reflux has gone away. But if I accidentally eat some I get messed up.
Please don't call yourself a "doctor" and promote products you are paid to promote. Not only are you doing a disservice to your audience, you're also doing a disservice to science because people will actually believe what you say because of your title.
He is an equivalent to a naturopath. He didn't promote a single product. You going and buying organic stuff isn't gonna bring him any money. Get off ur high horse
Hey Dr Axe, I really enjoy these videos, please please could you do a video on PCOS. I have it and find it so hard to find good information on it. I am sure a lot of other women as well.
+Amalene Miller Yes organic soy milk is good. Most if not all soy milk found in stores is Organic / Non-GMO. Don't listen the garbage in this video. Studies on human subjects have not shown harm from eating soy foods. Moderate consumption of soy foods is safe.
For all the people who got triggered and disliked : He said soy is only bad when it's gmo and not organic, otherwise it's healthy. Do you guys actually listen to the entire video before commenting ?
I found this video bc all of a sudden I cannot tolerate soy at all. It makes me very sick and gives me arthritis. It causes me so much inflammation in my body. What he's saying makes sense to me. Bc I was fine eating soy growing up with the miso that my mom made from scratch.
Yeah, fermented soy ….. if I as a histamine patient was to eat fermented soy I'd end up in the emergency room. The same goes for sauerkraut and kefir. For me: no soy at all. It also leaches out calcium and partially zinc.
***** GMO is toxic modified vegetables and fruit that do nothing for humanity. There are currently several lawsuits against Monsanto for poisoning humans with the frankenstein foods. They are destroying the world, hurting farmers, and hurting the earth. If you want more information you're going to have to do your own research but take heed. A lot of the stuff you read that supporst gmo is propaganda coming directly from Monsanto.
+Mark Gailmor WTF are you talking about, genetically modifying plants can help get bigger and more nutritious food resistant to diseases, IMHO they might be one of the best inventions in history
Doctor... I'm sorry but if you qualify as a doctor i weep for whatever educational system you got your degree from. phytoestrogens do not give you feminine characteristics unless you completely overdose on soy at every single meal. the studies in which they demonstrated the effect used abnormally large amounts of soy; soy consumption in Asian countries is much higher yet they suffer no adverse effects. Combined with the fact than you are completely ignorant about GMO's is enough to lose all credibility. what's nexts? how we should all go gluten free? a video about how evil Insulin is? maybe a snake oil pitch?
Wizard Works sorry, buy nothing you have said is factual in any way. Asians soy consumption is majority fermented, which reduced isoflavone content, and outside of that fact, average consumption is only around 10 grams per day. There is no 'special asian soy' , they have simply understood the effects of non fermented soy for thousands of years.
divinitum1 Asian have less testosterone than any other race... Thats why they have smaller penises and look feminime more than whites and blacks Its because of soy consumption
You missed something very important in your video and that is 98% of people drink soy milk in place of whole milk because they are lactose intolerant...what is the alternative now?
He never mentioned why organic, non fermented is bad whilst organic fermented is good... Does fermentation destroy things in the soy that are bad? What about IGF1 levels? The phytoestrogens in soy increase IGF binding protein and so might reduce the IGF1 effects so if fermenting soy reduces phytoestrogens then perhaps it also reduces IGF binding protein and so increasing cancer risks. Surely it's another case of 'eat in moderation'? Don't have lots of soy or lots of fermented soy, just try to have it sometimes and make sure it's organic and mostly unprocessed
+Theresa D This man has made some seriously unfounded claims. Please review the scientific research in reputable journals. See here: www.bonappetit.com/entertaining-style/trends-news/article/tofu-what-does-science-say
+Theresa D Yeah. Instead of soy milk , drink cow milk , it's good for your health. And dont forget to eat a lot of meat. It doesnt causes cancer. It has only benefits ... Hypocrites.
Dr. Axe, isn't Natto made with non-organic GMO soy? The only places I can find it is at Asian supermarkets, and ingredient labels just say 'soy', with no mention of being organic or non-GMO.?? So it must be GMO and Not organic.?. Does the fermentation negate any of the negative effects of that? And if not, since portion is so small (with a tiny pinch of soy sauce) would eating like every other day or just twice a week to get the probiotics and K2 be a good thing to do? or would you recommend just avoid it altogether??? Thanks in advance.
Then what about people in Asia who consume various soy products like miso, tempe, soya milk etc. In asia most our soya products are labelled as " non-gmo".
where the hell is the U.S.Food & Agriculture and Food & Drud Administration to monitor Monsanto's GMO activities.... you know the people we give our TAX MONEY.!!
This info on soy was given 8 years ago....please update info. Recent research has found that soy reduces the risk of breast cancer. There are many new research papers on this topic...please update the info.
Hi Dr Axe, Thank you for all the informative videos that helps people to better look after their health. Maybe you want to know some extra information from the locals. I grew up in Japan and had more cooked soy than natto, and this is the case for the majority of Japanese regardless which part of Japan they live. However traditionally Natto is NOT consumed by people living west of Japan although nowadays everyone knows it's good for you so more people in the western part of Japan (eg. Kyoto, Osaka) are eating them now. The other fermented soy they eat, not a lot but everyday, is miso, also soy sauce is used for almost every cooking. One big difference when it comes to how the soys are used in food in western countries to Japan is that Japanese don't use much processed soy, like soy flour. The whole beans are soaked in water for few hours and cooked with sea vegetables and things, with a bit of sugar and soy sauce. Japanese do not drink soy milk either (though in recent years influence from the West is causing them to drink soy milk) but it's made into tofu which is 'processed' food. Eating habit is different too, so unlike western diet, tofu is not served like a main as in beef steak, but it's cut into small pieces for miso soup and other dishes. If it's a stand alone dish like 'hiya-yakko (cold tofu)" again it's a part of a la carte meal in Japanese style so it's never a soy as main and nothing else. I guess it's very much to do with what people eat with soy and how they eat, how much and how often eat, seem to be one of the keys.
So, I am Japanese and live here in America. The majority of the food I eat is Asian, includes lots of Tofu, Natto, Soy Sauce, etc...and I purchase my foods from an Asian market but the food is made here in America and not overseas. I might be in trouble then with the "bad" soy intake. How can this be avoided while still enjoying my native food and recipes?
well it all depends on what you choose to believe. media and studies are always questionable. they use to say that coconut oil was bad for us; and now it's the new superfood. IMO, organic soy (fermented or non) and cooked cruciferous are detoxifiers and protect against and prevent cancer... i think it's sad that people are confounded about food in this generation. the very foods that will give you the biggest impact on saving health are demonized and foods that are bad for your health are touted as healthy healing food. it's the gmo soy that is bad for you. and why would a food that is fermented go from bad to good. it doesn't even make sense.
pookiroo There is a big war being waged against almost all natural proven healthy foods and herbs in general. What was once traditionally proven to be healthy in the past is today treated with great skepticism and then finally demonized, while the bad stuff is now good. To many people are ignorant today, they just follow blindly what some so called educated professional tells them to do without doing their own research about the myths and facts. "If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as are the souls who live under tyranny." -- Thomas Jefferson
Soy is also an endocrine disruptor (hypothyroidism- sluggish thyroid). You don't want to have metabolism issues. Especially if you're trying to lose weight.
+Robert Henry -- Just to add that most soy in the US is GMO (frankenfood). Soy lecithin is in many (and I mean MANY) processed foods. Sunflower lecithin is a healthier alternative.
Since the large majority (80-90%+) of GMO soy is fed to livestock, how does that affect our health? Is that the reason dairy from cows and other animals milk causes breast cancer? Or is it the hormonal estrogen naturally in other species mother's milk? What has a bigger negative impact to our health, hormonal or phyto-estrogen?
Yes thats a huge problem too
@Dangerous Hillbilly Cows milk is for baby cows. Are you a baby cow?
Is this a 'dr'
@@leviahimsa Cows/Cattle are ruminants, meaning their digestive system is highly specialized to allow the use of poorly digestible plants as food. Cattle have one stomach with four compartments, the rumen, reticulum, omasum, and abomasum, with the rumen being the largest compartment. The reticulum, the smallest compartment, is known as the "honeycomb". The omasum's main function is to absorb water and nutrients from the digestible feed. The omasum is known as the "many plies". The abomasum is like the human stomach; this is why it is known as the "true stomach". Which means cows/cattle digest soy 3 times, that means it goes trice through certain stomach acid of which the last is the most acidic. Which gives us the result! Drinking cow/cattle milk is way safer than drinking mass produced soy milk. I mean most of the milk you ordinary buy is made with milk powder anyway and sold as "high quality" or similar shenanigans. But still much safer than soy!
@@thenatureofsound2414 Then why do those that drink other infants milk as adults have lactose intolerance, are obese, get Covid, breast and prostate cancer? Japanese (I am from Japan) eat lots of soy but did not start getting Western rates of breast cancer until the US introduced cows milk into their school system...
Since when do chiropractors give food advice?
+100fcab since they are overreaching and talking out their ass.
+100fcab When youtube started monetizing videos and enabled fake idiots a venue to pretend to be experts on popular subjects.
He is also a clinical nutritionist, haven't you see that when you checked his TH-cam channel??
I'm not familiar with the channel though I'm definitely willing to consider advice from someone with a very successful health channel because they have a very strong incentive and very enabled to do research on whatever topic the video is about. University degrees don't necessarily equate to knowledge.
icarus550
Very important point there.
It's about passion, these Internet DRs have that.
12/23/2018
I have the same question for you “Dr., “ : where is your evidence? If you read medical journals you’re going to find that soy in any form reduces the incidence of breast cancer in women by 21%. Please tell us what your credentials are: do you have a doctorate doctorate degree in anything? From what university and in what year did you obtain any degrees that you have?
Get a life
Soy in any form does not reduce breast cancer by 21 percent. Those researchers are lying.
What are your credentials? I think that Soy is messing with your thought processes
@@eduardsiger1860LOL
@@laurachandler8256 We can say same about everything
We Japanese have been eating lots of non-fermented soy products for centuries without any health issues and a lot fewer women here have breast cancer.
The phytoestrogens in soy actually activate Estrogen Beta more than Alpha and has been show to be helpful in breast cancer and prostate disease. Asia has eaten high amounts of soy for thousands of years and it has always contained these phytoestrogens.
Completely hilarious. Most soy products say Non- GMO. Plus, soy NEVER has ever turned a man into a woman. Agreed with the fermented soy and vitamin K2.
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when I go on a diet without soy, my period stops. :(
I'm Dr. Truth, studies have shown everything you find on the internet is true.
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Bubbles bursted?
"GMO kills good bacteria in the gut."
Dufuq? This painfully overgeneralized and ignorant statement negates everything you said that was possibly true.
I agree that it's a far fetched claim. He's just hitting bullet points to trigger fear.
Yeah stopped listening after that comment.
@@michellebelle5327 GMO isn't per se toxic, Michelle.
Yup.
All soy has always had phytoestrogen. It is inherent to the plant. Please get your facts straight before doing these videos. Either do the appropriate amount of yourself or don't bother. Quality not quantity.
Good
And you are?
His facts are spot on. Your half baked comment adds what? Please cite your "Quality" sources of info or just go suck a soy bean mate.
He never said the plant doesn't has it , and by the way he's a doctor so care to cite your sources
The point is that it has been genetically engineered which has boosted the phytoestrogens. It is an endocrine disruptor aka hormone disruptor.
The thing I find strange is everybody gets on these Health kicks about certain plants and certain foods when in reality you should probably be consuming Foods seasonally meaning which food types grow best for your area and what season they grow because the body seems to react the best when you eat seasonal Foods from your area
Organic and regular soy can also slow thyroid function, too. It's best to not consume it until 4 hours after you take your thyroid medicine.
Do you have experience with this? How can you tell. I thought that consuming organic soy had no effect on thyroid according to other peoples' testimony I have heard. I know people who have eaten organic soy all their lives and they are doing great - no thyroid conditions.
That might be why I get very fatigued after eating tofu...
I searched for the articles related to this and I found out the fact soymilk companies cut the part of Isoflavones on the bean to sell it to pharmaceutical companies. So tofu and soymilk don't contain it that much , the article says. I live in South Korea
East Asia has the lowest rate of breast cancer. They consume a lot of soy products. The US has the highest breast cancer rate in the world, and consume far less soy on average. Countries with the highest rates of breast cancer are the US, Denmark, France, Netherlands, and Norway. What do they all have in common? An excessively high consumption amount amount of dairy.
did i just watched a commercial for natto?
When I became vegan almost 15 years ago with 14 years of age, I drank often 1 Liter of soymilk a day and ate soy-schnitzel and stuff, I loved it. However I got Hypothyroitism. I dont necasarrily say Soy is the reason, but yet I am the only one in my family who gots Thyroid issues. And yes I still would choose soy over animal products, but just saying.
Thanks for sharing.
As long as you are eating organic tofu, surely its fine! As long as you aren't having GMO soy its going to be the same sort of soy the Japanese are eating. I.e tofu. The Japanese eat lots of tofu, and other soy products and have far better health then we Westerners.
fermented soy products are not of concern, average asian soy comsumption is actually not that high, it has been studied multiple times, usually in China the majority is fermented and in Japan the same is true as they have known that fermentation reduced isoflavone content significantly for over 2000 years.
Griffin Collingridge Miso soup is like cereal for Japanese people, most of them do eat it regularly and sometimes everyday, and tofu is in miso soup, so soy is consumed regularly in japan
@@architdharod9355 yes but the question is in what amount for eg : bread contains alcohol but not in an amount that could intoxicate you
Their men are so feminine that they are scared to come out of the house , that's healthy to you
wrong wrong wrong. First off, all soy beans have phytoestrogens coming from isoflavones (which are anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory). secondly, they don't "mimic" estrogen hormone in the body. The phytoestrogen binds to the beta-receptor and our hormone binds to the alpa-receptor... they do not mimic each other, in fact it has been shown in several studies that phytoestrogens can prevent breast and prostate cancer.
Pure Truth. when i was in varsity I started consuming a lot of soy. my emotions were all over the place and often found myself crying for no reason. I finally realized it was because of the soy. good work doctor
LOL - science right there.
I am a changed man. I found that my life was becoming totally uncontrollable. I was being drawn to the alt right, became fascinated with amassing weaponry, and I was suffering from horrendously debauched thoughts of sexual sadism. My psychiatrist recommended switching to soy, and thankfully my life has changed radically. I am sickened by the way in which my mind used to process the world. I now have joined the fight against the patriarchy, now identify as a non binary feminist, and have applied for Canadian citizenship. Thank you soy.
I see a lot of talk, I don't see a lot of research backing up "Dr" Axe's points.
There's tons of research on Soy and its' phytochemical and the effects of estrogen on the human body...
@@michaelromero3131 go on then, link the research that proves small quantities of Soy is harmful. I assume you don’t consumer beer that contains far more phytoestrogens. Never mind dairy, which contains mammalian estrogen.
Dr. Josh Axe, doctor of chiropractic
"it can make men have more feminine traits" well....GENDER EQUALITY!
He's also forgetting the GMO soy is fed to cows and that most if not all tofu or soy "meats" are non-GMO.
Ths is a fake information boy!! You Better research..
no it isn't
How much soy would you have to eat for it to be harmful? I think that's an important piece of the discussion that you didn't address. Is five servings of tofu a week a problem or not?
True makes sense. I hear everything with a grain of salt too whether about soy or dairy or garlic or fruits. Who knows who is biased.
Did you get your degree at a fly by night institution?
Have you seen the junk that comes out of mainstream nutrition science? It's why everybody is fat and loaded with autoimmune disease.
Every food has "toxins" in it that are bad for you. It's best to not eat anything every single day. It's best to change what you eat very regularly. I try new foods all the time, but eat nothing all the time. Even the different varieties of plants we eat each have different self-protecting chemicals that can be harmful if any one is ingested regularly. Spinach for instance has lots of oxalic acid, grains and legumes have phytates. I personally get lots of bad reactions from grain and legumes, particularly in the form of inflammatory responses. I'm free of inflammation if I avoid them.
Thanks Doc! :)
Have the most splendid terrific day!
Some of the longest living people are in Japan and these people easily say that they eat tofu their entire life. Also, when you shop tofu, a lot of the products state "NON-GMO". As for feminine characters from eating soy, all the men in tofu eating countries should have breasts (they do not) and all the women should have GIANT breasts (NOT happening). A lot of research show that eating soy decreases breast cancer. Does soy lower testosterone?- no effect (does not increase or decrease). Men's libido in tofu eating countries are pretty high (China had to limit families to 1 child per family, until recently when their population started getting to old.) But sadly, these myths will continue withOUT any evidence whatsoever. Honestly, you are better off saying, " I don't know the answer to that."
I agree with your comment that natto is very beneficial, but it is eaten everywhere in Japan. Also agreed with comments on Vit K2 (prevents heart disease and osteoporosis) which is found in egg yolks and natto.
Not correct! You're talking magazine doses!
You're very informative and helpful.
The "estrogen-like" molecules he's talking about actually don't act like estrogen in that they don't actually DO the work of estrogen. If anything, they act like estrogen in that they stick to estrogen receptors in the body thereby PREVENTING estrogen from doing the work it's supposed to, implying men don't become more like women! At the same time it doesn't mean women don't remain like women, it just means there's no INCREASED risk of estrogen-triggered breast cancer.
Sad to see such misinformation being spread by so-called "doctors".
Thank you Eric, I'm done with this circular conversation.
You mentioned Okinawa, Japan is where people eat Natto, but we Japanese eat Natto all over in Japan, not only in a small island Okinawa. I think that you shouldn't say anything without correct knowledge or research. People who eat more Natto than other area of Japan is where the weather is colder such as Shinsyu or Tohoku, not Okinawa, the most southern, hottest place in Japan. Your Natto story doesn't make sense at all for anyone who knows this fact. Sorry!
Ahh, I see. He is a doctor like Dr Dre is a doctor.
Hahaha
Just like 2 chainz has a phd 🤣
Have you ever heard of Dr. Sebi, from Nicaragua?
Or like Dr. Jill Biden or Dr. Tony Huge, lol
No not at all like dr. Dre more like Doctor Who 🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Learning how to integrate certain foods together in order to enhance their positive effects, with very low or even cancellation of the negative effects is also an important factor.
Read up on soy protein containing lots of isoflavones and the further effects of phytoestrogens. And this is coming from a real doctor.
so soy is bad or not???
How does sprouted tofu measure up? Does it contain less phytoestrogens?
Phytoestrogens are not unhealthy. Do not believe anything he says. I am sure he is paid by the dairy industry to say this so people don't start switching to soy. Soy for the most part is very healthy, and cow milk contains many times more estrogen than soy milk, and that kind is not as good.
+FrostyWolfZ
I agree... As you can see from my avatar, I'm vegan. But I have noticed some odd hormonal issues if i eat tofu, and I also know other vegans whom have issues too, and it's usually females whom seem sensitive. Most of the research I've found seems to be focused on men and how soy affects testosterone, but not much says about how soy affects a woman's estrogen levels and menstrual cycle, especially if she is already estrogen dominant (thanks to environmental toxins, plastics, etc).
"naaaarto", I assume he's talking about natto?
Yeah, he isn’t a real naturopathic doctor who would actually know that it is called natto~ (online certifications aren’t ‘educations’ imo)
Brags liquid aminos is bad?
"Genetically Modified foods kill off gut bacteria" Absolute BS. Dude lost all credibility with me after he said this.
Guys, aslong as the soy is non gmo, it is absolutely fine and has many health benefits! Soy milk is a gangster drink.
thanks for pontificating ,but what about a few references
True
Where is he getting all those figures?
Shouldn't information like the much contained in this video be updated since a load of it has been debunked? Where's the science showing that phytoestrogen increases levels of estrogen in the body? If the problem with soy is GMO, then let's speak about that, including other foods that are GMO'ed, not to simply label soy as bad.
Can you ingest organic tofu on a daily basis and still be okay without encountering the bad side affects of hormone imbalance and the cancer risks? He did say organic was best.
There isn't really organic soy, even if it is it doesn't mean that the soil is not contaminated. Tough to get around the whole organic thing.
Dr Axe you need to talk about how long the fermentation process is as well. Although I thought in Japan it took longer... the fermentation process take 6 months.
On rare occasions I use soya milk in my coffee. Also, my husband and I like tofu but we always make sure to buy the organic kind.
There is no organic
@@vasylt5957 maybe in your country but in Canada there is a lot
the side effect seems to be best longevity on earth. Japan and Hong Kong eats tofu all the time
What on earth are you wearing? And why does your zipper have an erection?
this is quite possibly the best comment on this video
aluisious Hahaha you're hilarious mate! Love this comment!
Lol
There he is!
Soy is a nutrient-dense source of protein that can safely be consumed several times a week, and probably more often, and is likely to provide health benefits-especially when eaten as an alternative to red and processed meat.
I just finished a cup of soy milk...oh god.
Some•suga• And•tae lol 😂 I just had two cups
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Wow, you had me worried for a minute! I grow from seed for edemame and to make my own tofu. What I'm taking from this is that it becomes unhealthy if GMO or over processed?
"The majority of the time soy is bad for you" Thank you Dr. all I needed to know
I don't think so...look at Koreans all they is soy in every form
Pushkin Koreans also eat tons of meat and animal foods lol , if you eat soy as a main protein source you’re f*cking yourself
According to Dr. Jau Fei Chen, a
10yrs. Cancer's researcher and one of the Top Young Women in America was said the bad parts of soybeans is the shells or peels of the soy. She would suggest to soak in water overnight. And remove the shells coz its the cause of toxin on soy. That's what we did. And we did enjoy our soya milk without any problem!
This doctor is awesome. I learned so much from him. Some of my health issues healed greatly because of him. 💕❤️
Love your videos, thanks for your time!
How about tofu ? Non GMO?
I think fermented soya beans are mostly used in dishes that are normally cooked at high heat the process of which all microorganisms are killed. And so, there is no more microorganism left in the soy when eaten.
very informational! I thought you might be getting to healthy types of soy, but I was a little confused at the end.
1. what about organic edamame? is it good for you/ bad for you/ safe?
2. if I can find an organic, low sodium soy sauce (I have a few dishes like adobo that I love making that can't go without soy sauce) would it be safe?
You can use Coconut Amino's instead of Soy sauce. You'd just have to use more of it to get the same flavor.
Hi dr axe just had a question ? what do you think of gardien vegan products me and my husband are trying to change our lifestyle and eat healthier and we been consuming a lot of gardiens products would you say this is a good product to consume
He had a hidden agenda. He sells supplements on his web site. Hmmmm not bias there. It's hard to trust anyone who makes claims without supporting data and sells products that support the "deficiencies" he points out.
If you go to a Chinese supermarket and Western supermarket, soymilk is very different. From the way, it’s bottle to the ingredients.
Soy is fine, especially in unprocessed forms. This guy has no idea what he's talking about.
I've had crazy amounts of heart burn and indigestion for years, finally figured out it's caused by Soy. got rid of from my diet, including soy lecithin, and that reflux has gone away. But if I accidentally eat some I get messed up.
Some people are allergic to soy, but it's very rare. For most people it's totally fine and healthy.
Phytoestrogen is not mammalian estrogen
It's good to see this issue being addressed. Too many so called "health foods" are actually packed with GMO soy
Yes, they are!
+Dr. Josh Axe I bought a SOY protein powder today is it safe to drink it 2 times a day?
+Bubuteishvili Avto VERY SAFE IF COMPANY IS FAMOUS AND YOU BUY IT FROM OFFICIAL BIG SHOP
+Данила Багров I just finished whole batch and it did not made me womanly :DD
Bubuteishvili Avto ahhaha, wait another few weeks, DD
yo Dr. saab you r a true buddy.....
Please don't call yourself a "doctor" and promote products you are paid to promote. Not only are you doing a disservice to your audience, you're also doing a disservice to science because people will actually believe what you say because of your title.
get the fuck out. kid he is a doctor youre a hater
He is an equivalent to a naturopath. He didn't promote a single product. You going and buying organic stuff isn't gonna bring him any money. Get off ur high horse
apurva hegde I bet you also think there's nothing wrong with transgender and the homosexual agenda as well
Haters gotta hate, hate, hate.
shudup soy boy
Good information. Good video.Thank you.
Hey Dr Axe, I really enjoy these videos, please please could you do a video on PCOS. I have it and find it so hard to find good information on it. I am sure a lot of other women as well.
I intuitively knew that soy was bad for you, while many friends tried to convince me that it was a healthy alternative.
It is healthy. This guy is full of crap - all of the recent studies point to only positive effects of soy consumption, particularly for women.
Is organic soy milk OK?
+Amalene Miller Yes organic soy milk is good. Most if not all soy milk found in stores is Organic / Non-GMO. Don't listen the garbage in this video. Studies on human subjects have not shown harm from eating soy foods. Moderate consumption of soy foods is safe.
I was going to ask the same question, is Silk organic unsweetened milk ok.?!
fermented is ok
we dont know whos is telling the truth anymore ? confusing is all hell
YES. the more plant-based food you eat, the better
For all the people who got triggered and disliked : He said soy is only bad when it's gmo and not organic, otherwise it's healthy. Do you guys actually listen to the entire video before commenting ?
"Feminine characteristics?"
Yeah.. I started eating tofu and now my penis have a clitoris 🤷🏻♂️.. 🤣🤣Just Kidding...
Wider thighs, more weight around the waist, larger breasts, narrower shoulders, etc. What are you confused about?
Burry21 Damn, you just described me. I got to do something different.
Feminine characteristics are the secondary female characteristics mostly influenced by the female hormones.
Usually doctors have completely different opinions from each other. But I see a whole bunch of doctors agreeing with this statement.
Do you? Please share. All of the peer-reviewed research I've found completely contradicts this video so....
Chris Shapard yeah I go on peer-reviewed TH-cam videos.
@@craigemery8422 easy to get misinformation on TH-cam. And social media in general.
Chris Shapard the TH-cam videos I see come from pretty credible people So believe what you want.
Soy is usually grown not organic #1 reason to avoid. GMOs 😱😵
I found this video bc all of a sudden I cannot tolerate soy at all. It makes me very sick and gives me arthritis. It causes me so much inflammation in my body. What he's saying makes sense to me. Bc I was fine eating soy growing up with the miso that my mom made from scratch.
Interesting to know
This guy has no idea what a gmo is...
+Lenny Santana Isn't t obvious? Genetically Modified Organism. This guy is full of shit...
Propaganda against soya
Agreed
Colton Myrfield Explain away Einstein.
Yeah, fermented soy ….. if I as a histamine patient was to eat fermented soy I'd end up in the emergency room. The same goes for sauerkraut and kefir. For me: no soy at all. It also leaches out calcium and partially zinc.
You briefly mentioned soy lecithin. Is that bad for you?
Emily Van Antwerp check out this article: draxe.com/what-is-soy-lecithin/
As long as it's non gmo then no, it's not bad for you. It's perfectly good for you.
+Mark Gailmor what's wrong with gmo
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GMO is toxic modified vegetables and fruit that do nothing for humanity. There are currently several lawsuits against Monsanto for poisoning humans with the frankenstein foods. They are destroying the world, hurting farmers, and hurting the earth. If you want more information you're going to have to do your own research but take heed. A lot of the stuff you read that supporst gmo is propaganda coming directly from Monsanto.
+Mark Gailmor WTF are you talking about, genetically modifying plants can help get bigger and more nutritious food resistant to diseases, IMHO they might be one of the best inventions in history
Everything we eat is genetically modified. All the vegetables and grains we eat are GM. So what's the point of avoiding just soy?
Doctor... I'm sorry but if you qualify as a doctor i weep for whatever educational system you got your degree from. phytoestrogens do not give you feminine characteristics unless you completely overdose on soy at every single meal. the studies in which they demonstrated the effect used abnormally large amounts of soy; soy consumption in Asian countries is much higher yet they suffer no adverse effects. Combined with the fact than you are completely ignorant about GMO's is enough to lose all credibility. what's nexts? how we should all go gluten free? a video about how evil Insulin is? maybe a snake oil pitch?
Wizard Works sorry, buy nothing you have said is factual in any way. Asians soy consumption is majority fermented, which reduced isoflavone content, and outside of that fact, average consumption is only around 10 grams per day. There is no 'special asian soy' , they have simply understood the effects of non fermented soy for thousands of years.
divinitum1
Asian have less testosterone than any other race... Thats why they have smaller penises and look feminime more than whites and blacks
Its because of soy consumption
Legally speaking, *ANYONE* can call themselves a nutritionist. It takes a license and a degree to call yourself a dietitian.
Soy is the most beneficial food in the world ,that's the reason why Japanese people live long
You missed something very important in your video and that is 98% of people drink soy milk in place of whole milk because they are lactose intolerant...what is the alternative now?
Hello. Thank you for that information. It will help me a lot. God Bless...
He never mentioned why organic, non fermented is bad whilst organic fermented is good...
Does fermentation destroy things in the soy that are bad? What about IGF1 levels? The phytoestrogens in soy increase IGF binding protein and so might reduce the IGF1 effects so if fermenting soy reduces phytoestrogens then perhaps it also reduces IGF binding protein and so increasing cancer risks. Surely it's another case of 'eat in moderation'? Don't have lots of soy or lots of fermented soy, just try to have it sometimes and make sure it's organic and mostly unprocessed
Very Informative, thank you!
Awesome Theresa D!
+Theresa D If you believe this then I have bridges to sell you.
+Theresa D This man has made some seriously unfounded claims. Please review the scientific research in reputable journals. See here: www.bonappetit.com/entertaining-style/trends-news/article/tofu-what-does-science-say
+Theresa D Yeah. Instead of soy milk , drink cow milk , it's good for your health. And dont forget to eat a lot of meat. It doesnt causes cancer. It has only benefits ...
Hypocrites.
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i was joking.... I dont drink milk and i dont eat meat.
Dr. Axe, isn't Natto made with non-organic GMO soy? The only places I can find it is at Asian supermarkets, and ingredient labels just say 'soy', with no mention of being organic or non-GMO.?? So it must be GMO and Not organic.?. Does the fermentation negate any of the negative effects of that? And if not, since portion is so small (with a tiny pinch of soy sauce) would eating like every other day or just twice a week to get the probiotics and K2 be a good thing to do? or would you recommend just avoid it altogether??? Thanks in advance.
I’m not THAT mean
Soy Milk lol
Go to bed Soy Milk
Then what about people in Asia who consume various soy products like miso, tempe, soya milk etc. In asia most our soya products are labelled as " non-gmo".
Obviously, the entire population has breasts.
where the hell is the U.S.Food & Agriculture and Food & Drud Administration to monitor Monsanto's GMO activities.... you know the people we give our TAX MONEY.!!
Exactly!!!
+Michelle Lo ...we pay them to look for out best interest & but they let Monsanto decimate our crops!! it's SICK.!!!
+Boo Ya The government and Monsanto are on the same bed, i'm not surprised about it.
+janviergalle... OF COURSE THEY ARE.!!! AND WHY ISN'T THIS KILLING BUSINESS IN THE PRESIDENTIAL DEBATES INSTEAD... "IMMIGRATION"... IMMIGRATION"
This info on soy was given 8 years ago....please update info. Recent research has found that soy reduces the risk of breast cancer. There are many new research papers on this topic...please update the info.
Hi Dr Axe, Thank you for all the informative videos that helps people to better look after their health.
Maybe you want to know some extra information from the locals.
I grew up in Japan and had more cooked soy than natto, and this is the case for the majority of Japanese regardless which part of Japan they live. However traditionally Natto is NOT consumed by people living west of Japan although nowadays everyone knows it's good for you so more people in the western part of Japan (eg. Kyoto, Osaka) are eating them now. The other fermented soy they eat, not a lot but everyday, is miso, also soy sauce is used for almost every cooking. One big difference when it comes to how the soys are used in food in western countries to Japan is that Japanese don't use much processed soy, like soy flour. The whole beans are soaked in water for few hours and cooked with sea vegetables and things, with a bit of sugar and soy sauce. Japanese do not drink soy milk either (though in recent years influence from the West is causing them to drink soy milk) but it's made into tofu which is 'processed' food. Eating habit is different too, so unlike western diet, tofu is not served like a main as in beef steak, but it's cut into small pieces for miso soup and other dishes. If it's a stand alone dish like 'hiya-yakko (cold tofu)" again it's a part of a la carte meal in Japanese style so it's never a soy as main and nothing else. I guess it's very much to do with what people eat with soy and how they eat, how much and how often eat, seem to be one of the keys.
Wow! That's what I was reflecting upon lately. How people actually eat soy in Japan. You have provided some info. Thank you. 🙏
So, I am Japanese and live here in America. The majority of the food I eat is Asian, includes lots of Tofu, Natto, Soy Sauce, etc...and I purchase my foods from an Asian market but the food is made here in America and not overseas. I might be in trouble then with the "bad" soy intake. How can this be avoided while still enjoying my native food and recipes?
eat organic soy instead. they have it in Asian markets now.
well it all depends on what you choose to believe. media and studies are always questionable. they use to say that coconut oil was bad for us; and now it's the new superfood. IMO, organic soy (fermented or non) and cooked cruciferous are detoxifiers and protect against and prevent cancer... i think it's sad that people are confounded about food in this generation. the very foods that will give you the biggest impact on saving health are demonized and foods that are bad for your health are touted as healthy healing food. it's the gmo soy that is bad for you. and why would a food that is fermented go from bad to good. it doesn't even make sense.
pookiroo There is a big war being waged against almost all natural proven healthy foods and herbs in general. What was once traditionally proven to be healthy in the past is today treated with great skepticism and then finally demonized, while the bad stuff is now good. To many people are ignorant today, they just follow blindly what some so called educated professional tells them to do without doing their own research about the myths and facts.
"If people let the government decide what foods they eat and what medicines they take, their bodies will soon be in as sorry a state as are the souls who live under tyranny." -- Thomas Jefferson
I was watching this while drinking soy milk....... 😬
Same aswell
Do a little more research. This "Dr." doesn't know what he's on about.
You are badass 😎😉
Soy is also an endocrine disruptor (hypothyroidism- sluggish thyroid). You don't want to have metabolism issues. Especially if you're trying to lose weight.
+Robert Henry -- Just to add that most soy in the US is GMO (frankenfood). Soy lecithin is in many (and I mean MANY) processed foods. Sunflower lecithin is a healthier alternative.
I'm so done with ToFU
It's very hard to find fermented tofu. Is organic, non-gmo tofu good for you? specifically Nasoya brand?
I was just getting into tofu and soy milk. Well damn. I guess I go back to eating hamburgers and hot dogs now.
It's an eye openner. Thanks for the great video!