Is it safe to drink soy milk or have soy products if you have breast cancer? Soy has hormones in it and breast cancer is hormone related. 99% of all cancers are from infection(s). Soy products, like soy milk that are not fermented soy are very bad for the body and a growing evidence of information shows that soy is loaded with many bad things that negatively affect the body. Goitrogens are one that slow the thyroid down, soy depletes the body of minerals and this is one thing that helps the body increase cellular energy, thereby reducing the problems with infection(s).
Soy milk contains lots of sugar that we know feeds cancer cells. Soy milk causes men to become more feminine and even develop man boobs. The breasts are basically fat tissue and that is where the body stores toxins, so the breasts are very susceptible to toxic build up. Soy milk is loaded with things that are toxic to the body, like the titanium dioxide (white paint) they use to make it look white. The results are now in according to recent studies that verify soy depletes the male of 1/2 their sperm count.
Drinking RAW MILK from cows that are free range grass feeders will nourish the breast and all fat cells in the body. It contains over 500 fatty acids that are used by the body to make other fatty acids necessary for health. It is far better to drink whole raw milk than soy milk for your health.
I would avoid all soy that is NOT fermented.
EDIT: You need to read the book called, "The Whole Soy Story" by Kaayla Daniels. This book is an extensive study into the entire history of how soy became popular and how it has created many problems for our health. The soy industry is very strong and spends huge bags of money to promote it inspite of the tragedies it causes. When you read the studies that have been done, you need to follow the money. It is an absolute fact now that eating unfermented soy destroys over 1/2 the sperm in a male that eats it, and it is counter indicated by drug companies that sell thyroid medications because it slows the thyroid down and keeps the medications from working due to the heavy load of goitrogens in soy. These are facts that you cannot deny and small indications of the many problems from eating that junk. Soy inhibits iron absorption greatly and we all know that women need iron, right? Radioiron absorption studies were performed in male volunteer subjects to determine the effect on nonheme iron absorption of various semipurified proteins. When egg albumen and casein were substituted in protein-equivalent quantities in a semisynthetic meal, similar mean absorptions of 2.5 and 2.7% were observed. In contrast, isolated soy protein reduced absorption sharply, to an average of 0.5%. When egg albumen in the semisynthetic meal was replaced with full fat soy flour, textured soy flour, and isolated soy protein, absorption fell from 5.5 to 1.0, 1.9, and 0.4%, respectively, indicating an inhibitory effect by a wide range of soy products. The effect of substituting textured soy flour for meat in a meal containing a hamburger, french fries, and a milkshake was also evaluated. With 3:1 and 2.1 ratios of meat to unhydrated textured soy flour, absorption decreased by 61 and 53%, respectively. The soy products tested in this study have a pronounced inhibitory effect on the absorption of nonheme iron.
Here's a study you can read for yourself on the effects of genistein in soy regarding breast cancer. There are just as many studies showing it causes cancer as their are that show it does not.
Environ Health Perspect 108:701-708 (2000) . [Online 23 June 2000] http://ehpnet1.niehs.nih.gov/docs/2000/1... abstract.html
Address correspondence to L. Hilakivi-Clarke, Lombardi Cancer Center, Research Building, Room W405, Georgetown University, 3970 Reservoir Rd., NW, Washington DC 20007 USA. Telephone: (202) 687-7237. Fax: (202) 687-7505. E-mail: clarkel@gunet.georgetown.edu
This work was supported by grants from the American Cancer Society (RPG-99-059-01-CNE) , the Cancer Research Foundation of America, the American Institute for Cancer Research, the U.S. Department of Defense [DAMD 17-99-1-9196 (to L.H-C.) and DAMD 17-99-1-9189 (to K.B.) ] and Lombardi (T32 CA-09686) .
Although the evidence of the range of genistein's effects is far from conclusive, it is tempting for some in the scientific community to tout genistein as a potential chemopreventive agent or alternative to hormone replacement therapy. However, studies indicating a potential cancer-promoting effect of genistein should not be taken lightly. Further studies must be done before the true scope of genistein's actions can be understood. Given the recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval of an over-the-counter soy supplement and recent media reports touting this as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy, the need for a clearer understanding of the potential cancer-promoting effects of genistein is paramount. Fortunately, genistein continues to be an active area of research interest, and therefore an explanation for the dual nature of genistein may not be too far away.
We know that soy has an affinity for the heavy metal aluminum and there is lots of aluminum in all SOY products. This heavy metal directly affects the thyroid in a negative way. Soy plant is used to remove aluminum from the soil and put nitrogen into the soil as a nitrogen fixing plant.
EDIT: goat milk is good milk, but RAW MILK from cows that feed on grass is the supreme milk because it contains NO human pathogens and over 500 fatty acids as well as high in CLA, vitamin E, K, and very good intestinal bacteria that are very beneficial to health. Pasteurized milks from cows fed grains are absolutely not advised. Go to: www.organicpastures and read their information. Get the book called, "Nourishing Traditions" by Sally Fallon and Mary G. Enig, Ph.D. who is the world's foremost expert of fats and oils that spearheaded the attack on "trans fats" in this country.
The best preventative and assistance you can give someone with breast cancer, pregnant or not is to consume the new finding of father Romano Zago of Brazil who has shown an 85% cure rate in his book and lectures he is holding around the world with is Aloe Arborescence mixture. Case after case is shown in his book regarding his successes with this simple cure that costs less than $100 and a few weeks of following his formula or purchasing a product that is now on the market. When you compare that to chemotherapy that has a 1.9% success based on a 5 year survival rate and hundreds of dollars per day, it demonstrates the effectiveness of allopathic medicine is dismal and ineffective, as well as not well understood.
good luck to you I am a breast cancer patient and have done some research on it. I have a very estrogen positive tumor so my choice has been to avoid it. My oncologist agrees. The jury is out on this subject and I've decided not to risk it. But there have been no conclusive studies on the subject and there are not likely to be given the risk to patients.
There is some research on whether it is related to breast cancer occurrence rates since soy intake is higher in Asian women and yet they have less breast cancer. There could be a number of reasons that this is the case (soy intake throughout their entire lives versus recent introduction in the west, genetic considerations, etc.). But virtually nothing is available on women who already have the disease. I would not recommend drinking soy "milk".
It is not milk, and is lacking in nutrition, some information is available about it on the website below.
On the other hand , cow milk these days is loaded with antibiotics and hormones, so this presents a problem too.
This is why the cancer support facility Friends With Cancer recommends goat milk for women, their members have first hand experience in regaining health and avoiding cancer altogether.
The idea of taking goat milk over cow milk began after researching past cultures diets and found in Proverbs27:27 the tip ". . . have goat milk enough for your food and the food of your household, and for the maintenance of your maidens."
It has been found to have less mucus forming fat, and less problems with antibiotics and hormones.
Lung cancer patients and asthmatics have benefited from drinking goat milk instead of cow mik too. I have to say, "onlymatch" is correct regarding soy. Breast cancer is not well understood by the medical industry in America today. The medical community has directed all it's efforts toward solving the problem with chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery due to the 1946 Congressional decree that those were the only accepted methods of dealing with cancer based on the FDA and 2 drug companies that called the hearing. This has led to monstrous money being poured into these methods of solving the problem and has led to the abysmal statistics we see today and given rise to cancer fast becoming the second biggest killer of people in America today following only the medical malpractice and drug deaths from legally prescribed drugs. There is no evidence that it isn't safe.
Soya proteins contain isoflavones that can mimic a weak oestrogen effect. It's not the same as the oestrogen your own body makes though - it is 1,000 times weaker than your own body's oestrogen, but it's this that has led to concerns (and rumour) about oestrogen dependent cancer.
There is no actual scientific evidence that soya causes, prevents, contributes to or affects the progress of any cancer, including oestrogen positive breast cancer, which is the one most often cited (not all breast cancers are hormone driven). There are those in the field who argue that isoflavones may be of help in preventing breast cancer or be beneficial to women who have had breast cancer.
There is current research into whether increasing phyto oestrogens in the diet helps to prevent breast or prostate cancer, and a study in 2002 found that women with the highest levels of soya products in their diets had the lowest breast density - higher breast density being associated with higher breast cancer risk.
Women with the highest levels of isoflavones in their diet are reported to have significant risk reductions for uterine cancer.
And only this week a report of a very large study indicated that soya consumption may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer in older women
http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2009/a...
I consumed soya products throughout my treatment for er+ breast cancer, and still do. There appears to have been no adverse effects - over 5 years after diagnosis I'm fit and well with no sign of cancer at my last check-up. SOY Products containing SOY ISOFLAVONES is said to be very good for BREAST CANCER, PROSTRATE CANCERS and for vaious other ailments (in women) such as -
鈥?difficulty with urination
鈥?hepatic disease
鈥?kidney disease
鈥?taking any type of male or female hormone treatments
鈥?thyroid disease
鈥?an unusual or allergic reaction to soy, soybeans, peanuts or other legumes, plants or herbs, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
鈥?pregnant or trying to get pregnant
鈥?breast-feeding
SOY ISOFLAVONES (Healthy Woman鈩?Soy Menopause, Natrol庐 for Women鈩?Soy Isoflavones, and many others) are natural substances obtained from the soybean plant. Soy isoflavones are also known as "phytoestrogens". While soy isoflavones are claimed to reduce the intensity of menopause-related hot flashes and to help maintain strong bones, they are not currently FDA-approved for these uses. Some products contain vitamins and minerals like calcium and vitamin D in addition to the isoflavones. Soy isoflavones are available from many manufacturers.
A diet rich in soy-based foods may help reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers, partly due to the isoflavones present. Individuals seeking more soy in their diet to maintain health are encouraged to eat more soy-based foods instead of taking soy isoflavone supplements. The American Heart Association recommends a dietary intake of >= 25 grams per day of soy protein to obtain health benefits. Follow a low fat, low cholesterol diet also. Good sources of soy include soybeans, tofu, tempeh, miso, soy milk, and soy cheese. Soy sauce is not a good source of isoflavones.
By taking Soy products the patients may notice the following side effects and in which case they have to consult with their oncologist for further continuance
鈥?constipation
鈥?gas
鈥?loose stools
鈥?nausea or mild stomach upset - yes it is safe. breast cancer is caused by alcohol. if soy milk caused breast cancer it would have said so in their report
---world cancer research fund
http://www.dietandcancerreport.org unsweetened soy milk should be fine... personally if you are getting chemo treatment - this is the least of your worries. any foods that you can eat... please eat. |
