Does chocolate silk soy milk cause breast cancer?
On One Hand: Soy Stimulates Cancer Cells In MiceThe plant estrogen found in soy has been shown to stimulate the growth of human breast cancer cells implanted in mice according to a study out of the University of Illinois in 2001. Estrogen-dependent cancers, such as breast cancer, can be affected by soy in the diet.On the Other: The Data Are Still UnclearAccording to Cornell University, it is still unclear whether the estrogen found in soy and soy-made foods can actually cause cancer. Half of the studies done show no connection, while the others show a connection between the two, says the Sprecher Institute for Comparative Cancer Research.Bottom LineSome studies have shown a possible connection between soy and cancer, especially breast cancer.
