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Soy

- Summary
- About soy
- Types and differences
- Potential benefits
- Good sources
- Potential health risks
- FDA health claims
- Ongoing research
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Susan Janoff, MS RD LD/N

Questions for your doctor regarding soy

Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor or registered dietitian the following questions related to soy:

  1. Is soy safe for me to include in my diet instead of meat?

  2. If I am anemic, can I eat soy products everyday?

  3. Is soy safe for me while I am taking hormones?

  4. If I include soy products in my diet, can I stop taking my cholesterol-lowering medicine?

  5. Is it possible to eat too much soy?

  6. What does the latest research say about soy products?

  7. Is it safe to eat soy while I am pregnant?

  8. My family has a history of breast cancer. Does this affect how much soy I can eat?

  9. Is it safe for my children to eat soy products every day?

  10. There appears to be growing controversy about how beneficial soy is to a person’s health. What is your belief?

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Review Date: 03-28-2007
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