Soy craze may not be a healthy one.
Many people believe that soy can reduce cholesterol, affect hot flashes and prevent some cancers.
Studies show that soy can reduce cholesterol and may help prevent hot flashes, while further studies are needed on its effects on prostate and breast cancer. Foreman, J. Soy craze may not be a healthy one. A randomized trial comparing the effect of casein with that of soy protein containing varying amounts of isoflavones on plasma concentrations of lipids and lipoproteins. Strom, S.S., et al. Albertazzi, P., et al.