Soy lecithin - estrogenic or not???

[Marco N Cognito]

Soy lecithin is a ubiquitous ingredient used in many protein powders and other supplements. As we know, soy protein itself is estrogenic, but is soy lecithin? The research I've seen is scant on whether it does or not, but one thing I do see is more supplement makers using sunflower or canola lecithin over soy, so is there something to it other than fear-mongering?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTvAayZXZTQ

 

[Gene Devine]

I've read so many conflicting studies on this it's not even funny.

What I have concluded personally is that it all comes down to common sense ---> everything in moderation and one will be fine.

 

[JWSimpkins]

Soy lecithin is a ubiquitous ingredient used in many protein powders and other supplements. As we know, soy protein itself is estrogenic, but is soy lecithin? The research I've seen is scant on whether it does or not, but one thing I do see is more supplement makers using sunflower or canola lecithin over soy, so is there something to it other than fear-mongering?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTvAayZXZTQ

Other than a little fermented soy in your diet, I would not recommend soy protein supplements.

http://www.westonaprice.org/soy-alert

 

[Nelson Vergel]

I avoid soy and read labels of all food products I buy to make sure soy is not listed in ingredients. It is a cheap filler and they are adding it to most foods.
https://www.excelmale.com/forum/thr...ion-on-acute-hormonal-responses?highlight=soy

 

[Marco N Cognito]

I avoid soy and read labels of all food products I buy to make sure soy is not listed in ingredients. It is a cheap filler and they are adding it to most foods.
https://www.excelmale.com/forum/thr...ion-on-acute-hormonal-responses?highlight=soy

Ok, but what about soy lecithin as opposed to soy protein? Some say there isn't enough phytoestrogens in the lecithin to make a difference.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Not sure about that, but this guy seems to have done his homework on the issue: http://www.dietsthatworkeasy.com/nutrition/is-soy-lecithin-bad-for-testosterone-levels/

 

[Marco N Cognito]

In my case, I could actually use some phytoestrogens since my E2 is barely registering.

 

[Gene Devine]

Speaking of soy and estrongenic effects; stay away from Flax Seed as well.