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Would like to know if soy milk and other soy derivatives are good or bad for health. Please advise.

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Does Soy milk reduces ldl cholesterol and good for heart . Please confirm how much quantity of soy milk is good for heart patient.

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Yes soy milk decreases LDL cholesterol by 3-5%. U can take soy protein upto 25 grams per day.. ...  Read More

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I am currently eating soy protein isolate after breakfast and dinner, 27 grams each time,to gain weight. This is because I am lactose intolerant and cannot consume whey protein. I have severe thinness in BMI. Does soy protein isolate cause any side effects?

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Hello, You can check lactose free milk instead. Consult me online for the detailed diet chart ...  Read More

I have had soy as chunks and sauce before. Had about 200 ml of soy milk today . Felt slight itchy feeling in cheeks. Can it be allergy because of soy or some other normal itching? It's slight. It's been 2 hrs since I drank it.

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Yes it can. ...  Read More

Hello doctors ! My son is four year old he has allergy issues sinus and runny nose after having any milk product and soy milk ,is there any formula milk that can fulfill is nutrient demand I am using supplements syrup but that is not enough this allergy i come to known after his allergy panel test. Plz suggest me

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As child is already 4 years, u can stop milk products/ formula for which he is allergic and start on other calcium sources if that is your only concern for giving milk ...  Read More

Hello doc. My son is 4 yeras old and very allergic in nature. He has milk allergy so our doc told us not to use any milk or related products that contains lactose but can use soy milk as it not contains lactose. Now we are using it at evening with cornflakes. But recently I have heard that long term use of soy formula milk can effect child's growt

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Hello. Soy milk can be safely used. Could you please specify how was your child diagnosed for milk allergy? Usually milk allergies are outgrown. I would recommend you not to fix to one formula. Die ...  Read More

Hi all My baby is 2months 6 days old and birth weight -2.4 kg Current weight -3.8kg Due to muscus discharge in her stool we did stool test There pus count is 25-30 hpf and there is presences of reducing substance Though i am doing breast feeding 8 times but simultaneously m also giving soy infant milk - Isomil 4 times as per her demand My conc

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Hi! Ideally soy formula should be avoided less than 6months age baby . Pls consult your pediatrician. You can add neosmile drops and then breastfeed. ...  Read More

My baby boy is 23 months old can I give him similac isomil powder to him once a day as he is allergic to cow's milk

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Yes u can ...  Read More

Good evening Sir/Madam, Is soy protein (ingredient in Menopro powder)effects the thyroid gland(hypothyroidism). Should I take? Regards.

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Yes you can take. Just don’t take soy protein with in one hour you take a medicine of thyroid. Soy products are also rich in essential nutrients for thyroid like iodine. There is no studies that prove ...  Read More

Is soy protein good for kidney stones?... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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Excess of anything is bad. Intake of protein depends on its metabolism. ...  Read More

I am undergoing menopause doctor has prescribed ISO Shelcall which contains soy isoflavones. I also take thyronorm 25mcg should I continue iso shelcall or will it affect my Thyroid

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Hi my baby develops rashes on his cheeks ...it's not everytime he drink milk...but sometimes it appears...I don't want to cut milk from his diet as he cries when milk not given Can't afford coconut soy and other milk options...by drinking buffalo milk he don't get rash... So can I continue with buffalo milk? Rashes appears when cow milk is given

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Greetings if the baby is more than 1 yr u can give ...  Read More

Hi, I'm a testerone dominant person. Can I drink soy protein powder in milk?What else, I need to include in my daily diet. I'm a vegetarian.My weight is approximately 65kg.I don't eat fish,meat. What are other sources of protein?

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U should eat omega 3 rich sources like walnut and flaxseed… make your balanced plan with us.. ...  Read More

Can I take soy protein two times a day? One sachet approx.20g? Is it ok? 15g of protein,is it ok?...

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You can take 15gm of soya !kindly contact further details through Practo app ...  Read More

I'm testosterone dominant. Will consuming soy beans make my condition worse?... ... ... ... ... ... ...

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Soy or any soy-related product has not yet been proven to affect Testosterone levels negatively. With this being said, overconsumption of soy products can lead to three main problems in males due ...  Read More

My mother is allergic to milk and it's products, chicken,egg, eggplant and mutton. Can she take soy milk, almond milk ?

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Can help you, kindly provide me detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

Will eating too much raw soy products regularly decrease testosterone levels in men is this a myth or a fact?

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Yes, some research proof also there, but if you're choosing soy for protein and calcium, take alternative foods too, soy can have, but should be correct quantity ...  Read More

Hi there Soy products are believed to be good source of protein. Contrary, it raises estrogen levels in male body. Can it be intaken on regular basis or in moderate amount or even lesser?

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Taken in moderation is fine. Including variety in your daily routine is suggested instead of focusing on one ingredient. Other good source of protein are milk and milk products, chicken, fish and eggs ...  Read More

CKD patients are generally asked to avoid dairy products.So almond milk,soy milk or rice milk which of these will be the best substitute of dairy milk for such patients?

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Hello user Sure ,we will help you But before prescribing any thing we need some information like . Vitals . Purpose . Medical history . Family history . Occupation . Physical activity . Daily routine ...  Read More

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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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 es ...  Read More

Hello, Is it safer to use weight loss products containing soy protein isolate,?( eg Herbalife Formula 1) for a Breast cancer survivor patient ? Any daily intake limit ? Many thx for feedback. Regards

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Rely on non supplemental methods for weight loss. Nothing works better than exercise and good diet ...  Read More

I am breast feeding but if necessary on baby's demand I am giving isomil soy formula milk given by my pediatrician for 4weeks ..she is passing stools loose and 3 times a day..can I give dexolac milk powder or similac milk powder.. She is loosing weight also... Please suggest..

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Hi, How old is your baby? How much weight as she lost? ...  Read More

I wanted to know good healthy alternatives of milk since I feel that milk is not so good for me and also it creates a lot of skin problems... . . So I was looking for alternatives of milk... I know I can use Almond or Soy Milk instead but would like to know more much better alternatives of milk... . . How can I replace milk completely from my diet.

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Can soy products increase estrogen level in men , should men consume it and in what quantity how much should one limit eating it

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Yes, men can definitely eat regular and moderate amount of soya products without any guilt. Consuming soya in moderation have no side effects on sexuality of men. Soya products are high in protein and ...  Read More

Hi i am using a whey protein supplement which has soy lecithin in it so will it increase estrogen levels in my body?many say that soy lecithin contains only trace level of soy which cannot increase eastrogen levels so i just want to confirm please help Thank You

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I have read that acc to ayurveda combo of milk and banana creates toxins , diminishes agni, creates allergies and disturbs rhe digestion Is it truue??? I want to eat this to gain weight but after coming across such news i feel confused what to do Plz suggest ur opinions.

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For certain dosha levels its not good ...  Read More

Sir/mam can I drink milk after eating onion ? Is there any side effects ? Sir/mam can I drink milk after eating onion ? Is there any side effects ?

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Hello, Welcome and thanks for your query. There is no adverse effect if there's a gap of about 30 minutes between the two. Do get back to me if you have further questions. ...  Read More

I am planning to start having multi grain atta and wanted to know if its safe with my thyroid condition since it has soy in it too. I am on Thyronorm 50mg.

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Hello practo user Sure ,we will help you No, you cannot take it. We have diet for a thyroid patients which not only help to balance thyroid function but also cure the complication and disease caused ...  Read More

My son is 3 years old. Almost whole year(from his childhood) he is suffering with coughing, cough, sneezing and fever. As the doctor's advice, we did a allergy test and found allergy in cow's milk or milk products, banana, brinjal, house dust and prawn. The doctor said soy/soya milk. I do not understand which soy or soya or any other alternative

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your child may be suffering from childhood asthma. The alergy test is done on skin. More over this test are nonspecific for food products. Do not omit food items unless it has shown alery rash after i ...  Read More

Does Soy really gives estrogen and decrease testosterone? Does it really leads to erectile disfunction and breast cancer? I have seen Vegan websites calling it absolutely false on recent year studies while some websites saying it actually does gives those symptoms. So who to believe and on what grounds.

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User... Please check your all vitals firslty ... Don't go with symptoms , go with only labs ... ...  Read More

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