Reasons

1. Studies have shown that eating more foods rich in soy protein, such as bean sprouts, miso and edamame, can enhance the bone mass of women after childbearing age. Therefore, experts believe that menopause Postpartum women should eat more tofu.

2. Research shows that women’s bone density will drop by up to 20% within a few years after menopause. Due to the decrease in estrogen levels caused by menopause, the resorption rate of bone cells is higher than the production rate. Women older than 30 are at risk of osteoporosis.

3. Experimental results show that regardless of whether the ovaries are removed or not, the tibiae of mice fed soybeans are stronger, and tibiae are also found in humans. Moreover, this group of mice were leaner and had more stable blood sugar. Therefore, Professor Hinton recommends that women eat more soy products, such as tofu and soy milk, which can not only strengthen bones but also improve postmenopausal metabolic function. Extended information

People who should eat less or no soy products

1. Children. Children should eat as little soy products as possible and avoid excessive amounts. Because soy products are high-calcium foods, if consumed in excess, the calcium content in the blood will be too high, which will hinder the body's absorption of zinc and cause a relative lack of zinc.

2. The old man. The kidney function of the elderly is relatively weak. If they consume a large amount of soy products, they will inevitably consume excessive amounts of plant protein, which will lead to the production of more nitrogen-containing wastes in the body and increase the burden on the kidneys.

3. Gout patients. The pathogenesis of gout is a disorder of purine metabolism, and soy products contain more purines, which can have adverse effects on the body.

4. Kidney disease patients. Patients with kidney disease should eat foods rich in essential amino acids but low in essential amino acids. Compared with animal protein, soy products contain more non-essential amino acids.

5. Diabetics. When diabetic patients have elevated blood urea nitrogen, eating soy products will increase the nitrogen content.

6. Patients with stomach problems. The isletin inhibitor in soy products is not good for patients with gastric diseases, and the high content of purine can promote the secretion of gastric juice and cause symptoms such as flatulence.

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