Zhuang Yang: Surprise! Soybean turns out to be the first killer of sperm
Researchers believe that the chemical components contained in soybeans can "mimic" the function of the estrogen estradiol, leading to a decrease in sperm count. Louis said, "The chemical components contained in soybeans can reduce sperm count, which is a very worrying result. Currently, we are preparing to conduct further research on the diet of soybeans.".
According to a foreign survey, consuming soy products every day can significantly decrease the number of sperm in men, so men who love soy products must be careful.
Soybean is one of the more and more popular health foods in recent years, and its rich protein is widely recognized as the high-quality protein required by the human body. However, a new scientific study shows that certain components in soy can cause a decrease in sperm count, which can affect male reproductive function. Soy milk and soy yogurt, which many people unanimously recommend, have also become foods that can kill sperm.
Researchers believe that the chemical components contained in soybeans can "mimic" the function of the estrogen estradiol, leading to a decrease in sperm count. Louis said, "The chemical components contained in soybeans can reduce sperm count, which is a result that is very worrying to us. Currently, we are preparing for the next step of research.".
”Changes in estradiol levels in men not only affect sperm count, but also may lead to structural abnormalities in male sexual organs such as the epididymis. Over time, it can also lead to other diseases, such as testicular cancer. “
According to reporters, one in seven couples in the UK have reproductive difficulties, and 40% of them are caused by male infertility. As early as April 15, 2003, the British media reported the surprising findings of a study by Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, United States: The increasing consumption of soy in the UK may be the culprit for the decline in male reproductive function and many male sexual development abnormalities. Scientists believe that consuming soy during pregnancy or breastfeeding may endanger the reproductive function of male infants because some of the chemicals contained in soy are very similar to the function of estradiol.
In addition, there are other studies that have found that hormone like chemicals contained in soy may be related to certain cancers, brain disorders, and developmental abnormalities in infants.