Re: Re: Allergies / Seizures ( 2 different topics - please help) - Soy discussion

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I have and you can find support for both sides of the issue. I agree that GMO is

bad. It just seems to me that if phytoestrogens are bad, we shouldn't be giving

our kids flax seed oil or multigrain bread, since these items contain more

phytoestrogens than soy milk.

It's hard to know who to believe. I found credible studies listed at UC Berkeley

that support soy use as part of a healthy diet. In addition, dementia rates in

Asian countries are less than that in other countries. I know they eat a lot of

fermented soy and it's protein structure is different, but don't they eat a lot

of tofu?

Where I would be reluctant to give a soy-based formula to a baby because they

drink so much in a day, I'm not sure that 4 oz of soy milk poses much danger. Of

course, that is just my opinion. It's very frustrating for anyone trying to make

an informed decision regarding your child's diet; I did research just as you did

and found support for both sides of the issue.

All the best,

Robyn

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> > What about multigrain bread and flax seeds? Should

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> eliminated from the diet as well? Also, what is a small

> amount? Does

> fermented soy have phytoestrogens?

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> > TIA,

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> > Robyn

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