Listen "61. How Soy Consumption May Cause Cognitive Decline & Hypothyroidism"
Episode Synopsis
What you read on the back of food labels should scare you more than any campfire story... In this episode, Zane talks in-depth about the dangers of soy, soybeans, and soy oil. Learn how soy seems to be hiding behind every corner in the food pyramid, how it affects your overall health, and why everyone in your family should take preventive action. QUICK NOTES FORM ZANE: Association of brain aging, brain atrophy and dementia with mid-life tofu consumption Soy is a known goitrogenic food, blocking synthesis of thyroid hormones Soy formula and soy consumption in childhood Phytoestrogens linked to low thyroid, Hashimoto's disease and thyroid cancer Mechanism of isoflavones on thyroid synthesis Can dietary iodine reduce the effects of soy on thyroid? Soy and serum cholesterol. Cancer risk of soy consumption combined with thyroid treatments like Synthroid Influence of the soy industry on the information we hear about soy. LINKS: "The Whole Soy Story", by Kaayla T. Daniel PhD., CCN: https://www.amazon.com/Whole-Soy-Story-Americas-Favorite/dp/0967089751 Brain aging and midlife tofu consumption https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10763906/#:~:text=Odds%20ratios%20comparing%20endpoints%20among,brain%20atrophy%20in%20late%20life. The effects on the thyroid gland of soybeans administered experimentally in healthy subjects https://europepmc.org/article/med/1868922 Raised thyroid stimulating hormone associated with kelp intake in British vegan men https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1365-277X.1992.tb00171.x Breast and soy-formula feedings in early infancy and the prevalence of autoimmune thyroid disease in children. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07315724.1990.10720366?journalCode=uacn20 Breast feeding and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus in children https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/3155358/ Dietary maladvice as a cause of hypothryroidism and short stature https://www.bmj.com/content/bmj/298/6668/232.full.pdf Soy protein, thyroid regulation and cholesterol metabolism https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7884543/ Questions? You can email your questions to [email protected]. Connect with me at zanegriggs.com or on Instagram @zanegriggsfitness QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY The impact of soy on thyroid and early cognitive decline The correlation between tofu and cognitive decline The Honolulu heart project What is it about tofu that can lead to cognitive health issues? (Tyrosine kinase) The impact of estrogen on the thyroid Soy intake according to country and age demographic Hashimoto's disease and thyroid disruption due to soy intake Vegan vs. omnivorous diet pertaining to thyroid health The role of iodine in your diet Soy and cholesterol levels Soy and Thyroid cancer Just avoid the soy!