How much soybean per day is safe?

In general, ~ 3 soy protein servings/day is suggested as part of a healthy diet. 1 serving=1 cup of soy milk or 1/2 cup of tofu. Based on clinical and epidemiological studies, recommendations for adult intake of soy protein is 15-25 grams per day or 2-4 servings of soy foods per day.

What happens if you eat too many soybeans?

Many of soy’s health benefits have been linked to isoflavones—plant compounds that mimic estrogen. But animal studies suggest that eating large amounts of those estrogenic compounds might reduce fertility in women, trigger premature puberty and disrupt development of fetuses and children.

How much soybean is too much?

Research shows that 25 grams of soy protein a day has a modest cholesterol-lowering effect. It is not known whether consuming more than 25 grams of soy protein a day could be dangerous. Because of this, women may want to be careful with soy pills and powders. Some products contain high levels of isoflavones.

Why are soybeans bad for you?

Soy, it turned out, contains estrogen-like compounds called isoflavones. And some findings suggested that these compounds could promote the growth of some cancer cells, impair female fertility and mess with thyroid function.