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Is Soy Protein Isolate safe ?
After lot of reasearch I am planning to start soy protein to support muscle building as plant based option just wanted to know is really that safe as described on internet.
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Soya proteins have a high estrogen content.
The doses taken by body builders are high level.
They can cause hormonal imbalances.
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If you want a protein supplement for muscle building than whey protein is better option
As it is highest absorbed protein .
Soy protein is lesser absorbed to whey & on long term may cause mild estrogen and thyroid related problems however these effect are minimal and not 100% proven
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Dr. Prince Prakash
General Physician
14 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Natural proteins >>>>>>>>>Whey protein > > soya protein
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Natural proteins like milk egg white chicken cheese soyabean chunks sprouts
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