Can soya milk cause men to grow breasts?

Extracted from Asiaone news.

"No, there is little evidence to support this belief.

A dietitian with the HPB says soya products such as beancurd and soya milk are low in saturated fat and a good source of protein and can be consumed as part of a healthy balanced diet.

But soya beans do contain isoflavones, a naturally occurring antioxidant with weak properties of female hormones, which has been thought to increase the risk of gynecomastia (development of abnormally large mammary glands in males) and decrease a man's libido.

But the amount of isoflavones is insignificant, so it is safe for men to drink soya milk.

However, some studies have linked excessive soya consumption to certain health problems such as dementia, so it is best to drink soya milk in moderation.

'For people with hormone-sensitive cancers, such as breast, ovarian, or uterine cancer, consumption of soya products is discouraged due to concerns about the female hormone-like properties of isoflavones, which may aggravate their condition.'

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