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Soy Phytoestrogens May Help Prevent Covid-19

Computer simulations looked for natural compounds that bind to the coronavirus spike to prevent it from docking to cells. Estrogens and the phytoestrogens in soy were the best candidates. And no, soy phytoestrogens won't feminize you, their estrogenic activity is much weaker than estrogen. The...
- Jinzang
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- May 2, 2020
- covid-19 soy
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles
Myofibrillar and Mitochondrial Protein Synthesis Rates Do Not Differ in Young Men Following the Ingestion of Carbohydrate with Whey, Soy, or Leucine

Myofibrillar and Mitochondrial Protein Synthesis Rates Do Not Differ in Young Men Following the Ingestion of Carbohydrate with Whey, Soy, or Leucine-Enriched Soy Protein after Concurrent Resistance- and Endurance-Type Exercise ABSTRACT Background: Protein ingestion during recovery from...
- madman
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- Feb 2, 2019
- after co-ingestion of carbohydrate or leucine-enriched postexercise myops and mitops rates do not differ soy soy protein with 20 g protein from whey
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
is Soy really bad for us?

I keep bumping into data of how Soy Phytoestrogens are good for us, men and women, but the best HRT doc's out there (TOTRoundtable) say the opposite, even the king of HRT Dr John Crisler is against them, so if he is against it there must be something true for sure. To my understanding one of...
- Gianluca
- Thread
- Nov 20, 2018
- estradiol estrogens phytoestrogen prostate cancer prevention soy
- Replies: 12
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
Effect of Soy and Isoflavones in Men with Type 2 Diabetes- No Decrease in Testosterone

Effect of Soy in Men With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Subclinical Hypogonadism - A Randomized Controlled Study. Sathyapalan T, et al. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2016. Abstract CONTEXT: Isoflavones found in soy products have a chemical structure similar to estrogen, leading to concerns of an...
- Nelson Vergel
- Thread
- Nov 1, 2016
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
Soy protein supplementation improved testosterone levels in men with diabetes, low testosterone

Misleading title. Soy plus phytoestrogens increased testosterone. They do not mention which phytoestrogens. CHICAGO — Men with type 2 diabetes and low testosterone levels who were given supplementation with soy protein and phytoestrogens showed significantly improved testosterone levels...
- Nelson Vergel
- Thread
- Jun 27, 2014
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements
The effects of soy and whey protein supplementation on acute hormonal responses

For many resistance-trained men concerns exist regarding the production of estrogen with the consumption of soy protein when training for muscle strength and size. Thus, the purpose of this investigation was to examine the effects of soy and whey protein supplementation on sex hormones following...
- Nelson Vergel
- Thread
- Sep 29, 2013
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Nutrition and Supplements

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038