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Vegetarian Diet - Soy - Pregnancy - HypospadiasPregnant women were advised by scientists yesterday not to eat soy because of concerns that it contains high levels of a female hormone that could affect the sexual development of boys. The warning is supported by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition, which advises the Government. It said last week there was "clear evidence" that soy-based formula milk could damage children's sexual development and fertility as adults. Even though no such effects have been observed in Asia, where soy is a major part of the diet, Dr Klein's team warned that their findings were enough to spark concern. One study has linked a vegetarian diet during pregnancy to an increased risk of hypospadias, a condition where the urethra emerges along the shaft of the penis rather than at the tip. Some researchers suspect that this is due to genistein in soy. Large amounts of genistein are found in some baby formula milks and supplements taken by women as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy. Source: Daily Telegraph (London) 2003 |
Vegetarian Diet InformationVegetarianism
is a healthy option and vegetarian diets can be perfectly healthy eating plans
but care should be taken to ensure optimum nutrition. So, whether following an
ovo-lacto or other type of vegetarian food plan, or vegan diet, for a healthy
body and weight make it a balanced eating plan and take regular exercise. Always
consult a doctor before beginning a weight loss diet or new fitness routine. |
