Soy

Should I change to soy formula?

Pediatricians usually recommend soy formula for those babies who need it, including infants with: Galactosemia Primary lactase deficiency (a rare condition in which a baby is born without the enzyme to digest the sugar lactose) Diarrhea and a temporary lactase deficiency ( switching babies to soy formula when they have diarrhea alone is controversial and …

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Does soy beans cause cancer?

The current advice is no. The American Institue of Cancer Research and the World Cancer Research Fund for cancer prevention have reviewed the evidence extensivley in this field. Evidence shows that soya does not increase the risk of breast cancer, breast cancer recurrence, or any other cancer. Moreover, does soy cause cancer? Some articles claimed …

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Can soy cause gas?

The basic answer – yes. Soy protein does cause gas. Like most other beans, peas and other legumes, soy contains compounds called oligosaccharides. These three which I’ll cover in more detail, verbascose, stachyose, and raffinose are the primary culprits in flatulence caused by soy. Do soy products give you gas? You may find certain soy …

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Are soy candles bad?

Yes, soy candles are better than regular paraffin candles in many ways. Not only is soy a renewable resource, but it’s also safer, burns longer and supports American farmers. Why is soy wax better? There are many reasons why soy wax is the best for candles. Toxic fumes filling your rooms. Not good for your …

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