Category Archives: Soy

Soy and Testosterone

Posted on October 10, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Phytoestrogens are a group of chemicals found in plants that may have effects on animals and human hormone balance. Fruits and vegetables are high in phytoestrogens, with soybeans being particularly rich in phytoestrogens. Phytoestrogens affect physiological parameters by interacting with … Continue reading →

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Food  Sources of Alpha-Linolenic Acid 

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Alpha-linolenic acid (ALA, C18:3 (n-3)) is one of the two essential fatty acids required for human health. An absence of adequate ALA in the diet is fatal and an imbalance of ALA with the other essential fatty acid linoleic acid … Continue reading →

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Soy For Mood Elevation

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Robert Barrington
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Whey, Casein and Soy: Which Is Best For Appetite Regulation?

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Robert Barrington

High protein diets are known to cause weight loss compared to high carbohydrate and high fat diets. The mechanisms for this have been well explained, and relate to the ability of protein to cause skeletal muscle growth which increases the … Continue reading →

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Equol: Isoflavone Derivative

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Isoflavones (isoflavonoids) are a group of flavonoids that are found in high concentrations in legumes. Soy for example, is a good source of isoflavones, with other legumes containing much lower levels. Three dietary isoflavones that are of interest to nutritionists … Continue reading →

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How Does Genistein Prevent Cancer?

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Whey, Casein and Soy Protein

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Are You An Equol Producer?

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Nuts and Blood Pressure

Posted on December 26, 2016 by Robert Barrington

Diets high in plant food have been shown to possess beneficial health effects. In particular, data suggests that plant based diets are protective of cardiovascular disease. One aspect of cardiovascular disease that is particularly detrimental is the high blood pressure … Continue reading →

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Another Reason to Avoid Soy

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Robert Barrington
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