Recent epidemiological studies in Hawaii suggest that consumption of soy is
associated with brain atrophy and cerebral insufficiencies. People who ate a
lot of tufu in their lifetimes were found to have smaller brains and more
evidence of dementia in old age. More studies need to be done, in my
opinion, but this study should be enough to scare anyone away from soy.

If these soy/brain studies are confirmed then it will be incredibly
persuasive evidence in favor of the paleodiet.

-gts


----- Original Message -----
From: "Dena L. Bruedigam" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 3:19 PM
Subject: [P-F] Soy protein isolate


> I guess I have a hard time accepting that soy is bad for me, especially
the
> soy protein isolate that I put in my shakes every morning.
>
> I generally avoid soybean oils and other fillers, but have found the
> protein isolate to be an excellent way to start my day.  Am I harming
> myself?   Are soybeans full of toxins like corn and potatoes?   It is
> certainly touted as having many healthy benefits.
>
>
>
> --Dena
>