Does soy help with menopause symptoms?
Maybe, a little bit. According to the National Institutes of Health, some studies suggest that soy supplements may reduce hot flashes in women after menopause. However, the results have been inconsistent. Does soy help prevent breast cancer? It might if soy consumption begins at a very young age but the science is inconclusive. That goes for prostate cancer, too. But nutritionists and physicians say women who have breast cancer should be careful of eating soy because of the estrogen component. As the NIH puts it, women at risk of developing hormone-sensitive conditions such as breast cancer or ovarian cancer should consult with their doctor about their soy intake. Does soy help prevent heart disease? Since it lowers a person’s cholesterol, it can. Still, soy’s overall heart benefits are in question. The American Heart Association has scaled back its earlier recommendation of a soy-rich diet because of the limited benefit in preventing heart disease. One study of male mice genetically p
