Soy Protein to combat estrogen

[Demon Deacon]

Phytoestrogens are the non-steroidal active compounds in soy which give it its therapeutic properties. In the absence of endogenous estrogen, such as in the menopausal state, phytoestrogens can bind to the estrogen receptors and increase estrogen activity. BUT WHEN ESTROGEN LEVELS ARE HIGH THE PHYTOESTROGENS COMPETE WITH ENDOGENOUS ESTROGENS FOR THE ESTROGEN RECEPTOR SITES AND CAUSE AND OVERALL DECREASE IN ESTROGEN ACTIVITY.

Never saw anyone post anything like this and i happened to come across it today.

Citation: Glissen, J., Crawford, R. The clinical applications of ginko biloba, st. john's wart, saw palmetto and soy. The Nurse Practitioner 1999; 24 (6): 28-47

[Demon Deacon]

Soy may also decrease the absorption of thyroid hormones, but this can be avoided by taking thyroid hormones 2 hours before or after soy consumption.

[MikeyZ23]

good post

[Demon Deacon]

any one else heard anything like this? I wonder if its as effective as taking nolva. You could kill two birds with one stone. Protein intake and anti-e

[Jtt23]

I have heard of Soy increasing estrogen levels. But what you said makes perfect sence. GREAT POST! I used to try to stay away from soy while on AAS because I didnt want to raise my estrogen levels more than they already were, but with this new info, I might start eating more.

Edamame! GOOD STUFF!

[GREENMACHINE]

More info on this would be great because I avoid sow like the plague