Soy has always been regarded as a healthy food, and is commonly used by vegetarians as a primary protein source. It has also been indicated to help alleviate the symptoms of menopause because of their isoflavone content. These isoflavones mimic the action of estrogens, which decrease during menopause.
However, a high intake of soy isoflavones has also been implicated in increasing the risk of developing breast cancer. In the December 2006 issue of Clinical Cancer Research, however, researchers have identified a compound called glyceollin produced by soybeans grown under stress conditions that they say may successfully fight the growth of estrogen-stimulated …read more