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Phoenix61

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14. Number 9 is just flat out wrong.

Wed Feb 1, 2023, 03:00 PM

Feb 2023

Phytoestrogens, a component of soy products, have estrogen-like properties, and in large amounts they can lead to gynecomastia (4). We describe a case of gynecomastia related to consumption of large amounts of soy products.

https://www.endocrinepractice.org/article/S1530-891X(20)43303-8/pdf

It’s why most protein drinks are whey based now instead of soy based like they were originally.

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10 Nutrition Myths Experts Wish Would Die [View all] elleng Feb 2023 OP

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See my post above ... n/t wackadoo wabbit Feb 2023 #11

I wish the myth of the ultra low fat diet as "healthy" would finally die. hlthe2b Feb 2023 #4

I mostly use olive oil as my suppy of fat. Ferrets are Cool Feb 2023 #7

Yup... That's the way. Nuts are healthy too, if caloric. hlthe2b Feb 2023 #8

Yeah, I always forget to add those as a source of oil. Ferrets are Cool Feb 2023 #9

Dietary recommendations have been so convoluted bucolic_frolic Feb 2023 #5

I especially like #5. Ferrets are Cool Feb 2023 #6

Everything in moderation. Elessar Zappa Feb 2023 #12

I find Myth #1 really galling Warpy Feb 2023 #13

Agribusiness RobinA Feb 2023 #16

The problem is picking them greener and greener Warpy Feb 2023 #17

Number 9 is just flat out wrong. Phoenix61 Feb 2023 #14

K & R Duppers Feb 2023 #15