Reader Mail: Soy vs. sperm count
July 28, 2008
ebt waxes musical over this article:
Was it not the American singer Beck who some years ago observed, “Soy? Un perdidor!”
‘Twas indeed. Except it ain’t butane in one’s veins what’s the problem. Talk about killing the headlights and putting it in neutral!
Dear Soy: leave my sperm count alone!
July 28, 2008
I’m having steak pork* tonight, then.
Eating half a serving of soy food a day lowers sperm concentrations and may play a role in male infertility, particularly in obese men, Harvard University researchers report.
The reason for this relationship between soy and sperm count isn’t clear. However, researchers speculate that soy increases estrogen activity, which may have a negative affect on sperm production and also interfere with other hormonal signals.
And this is one more reason why I will never be a vegetarian. Beef is life!
Update: * close enough…
