Endometriosis Support Group
Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is pain, mostly in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic area.
All my life I've heard that soy was so good for you, full of protein, vitamins, minerals etc.
But for the past few years I've heard that its actually really bad for you. It can cause hormone spikes esp that of estrogen and cause an inflame of cystic ovaries and endo as well as aggravate certain female cancers.
I'm not sure what to think. One day something is good for you and the next day it isn't. It seems like our dietary world has gone crazy.
Have any of you taken it completely out of your diet? I was never a big eater of soy, but since finding out this info I've noticed that its in a lot of stuff, Salad dressing, fruit bars, snack bars, chips, chocolate etc. When looking at the ingredients it doesn't seem like its enough to be harmful or cause an inlfux of pain or estrogens.
Idk, what do you think?
But for the past few years I've heard that its actually really bad for you. It can cause hormone spikes esp that of estrogen and cause an inflame of cystic ovaries and endo as well as aggravate certain female cancers.
I'm not sure what to think. One day something is good for you and the next day it isn't. It seems like our dietary world has gone crazy.
Have any of you taken it completely out of your diet? I was never a big eater of soy, but since finding out this info I've noticed that its in a lot of stuff, Salad dressing, fruit bars, snack bars, chips, chocolate etc. When looking at the ingredients it doesn't seem like its enough to be harmful or cause an inlfux of pain or estrogens.
Idk, what do you think?
I think part of the main controversy is processed soy http://healthland.time.com/2012/04/24/healthy-foods-that-really-arent-nutritionists-weigh-in/slide/processed-soy/
Diet advice always changes. It's also cultural. In the US a lot of vegetarians and vegans use soy as a meat substitute (i.e. veggie burgers, faux-chicken nuggests, etc...) It's eaten in larger quantites here than in other countries. This article mentioned something about it http://www.utne.com/2007-07-01/Science-Technology/The-Dark-Side-of-Soy.aspx
Good luck with finding a diet that works for you! Everyone seems to react differently to diet change so you could always give it a try and quit if you don't like it.
That said, I have also heard that each person is different. How do you react to soy. If soy is a main ingredient I actually get red splotches on my face. It took me a few times to realize it was the soy (in this case something called SILKY SOY).