Understanding Soy: Nutritional Value, Health Impacts, and Myths Debunked

On this episode, the Dr. Marbas discusses the benefits of consuming soy products daily, particularly for women. She highlights how soy can promote bone health, reduce breast cancer risk, and support overall health during perimenopause and menopause. The nutrient-rich profile of soy, including protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals, is emphasized for its muscle synthesis benefits comparable to animal protein. Dr. Marbas also mentions how soy products may help lower cholesterol levels by 3 to 12%, based on studies and her own observations with patients.

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[wholefoodplantbasedmama]

I love soy. It really helped with my menopausal symptoms. If I don’t have it for a week or so, my symptoms come back.

[CarlySharec]

Dr. Marbas - do you have any resources/videos re: PCOS and how to approach with a plant-based diet?

[JoseNavarro-ywfc]

dr i understand what ur saying but for men soy is not my bag wat do u recomend

[StephenMarkTurner]

Soy is a good sub for meat, so of course it gets a lot of criticism. I eat lots of edamame.

[ShazWag]

How often is it safe for a post-menopausal woman to eat natto? I've been making my own but only have it 2 - 3 times a week.

[leigh]

I’ve had endometrial cancer and I asked my oncologist about soy and she told me absolutely not, I don’t know if I should have it or not

[Chidoeg]

Studying diet in us is so confusing. One person says, eat this another says don’t eat that. It’s so confusing to take them serious. Did the soy industry finance this soy study you referenced?