Soy is a protein alternative that is also used as a substitute for dairy by those who are lactose intolerant. It can also be used as a formula for babies allergic to other powdered formulas. While soy contains estrogen and processed soy can cause side effects like stopping menstruation or mood imbalances in females and increased estrogen production in males, other countries consume soy in its organic form for health benefits. The document provides information on soy's chemical structure, hazards, allowed amounts, and alternatives.

1. Soy
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2. What is soy?
• A protein alternative
• An alternative to dairy for people who are
lactose intolerant
• Also used as an instant powder formula for
babies allergic to other instant powder
formulas

3. IUPAC Name/Molecular Formula
• Lechtin
• C4H80NO8P

4. Chemical Structure

5. Hazards
• Estrogen imbalance is a long-term affect
• Processed soy is what causes most side effects
• May cause females to stop menstruating
• Can cause imbalanced moods
• Males can start producing more estrogen
• Pesticides applied to the crops can cause
cancer

6. Other Countries
• Other countries use the most organic form of
soy to gain the most health benefits
• Asian countries consume the most soy
products
• As new research is coming out most countries
are using protein other alternatives

7. Allowed Amounts
• Dosing depends on the persons overall health
• For protein benefits 700-800 mg of soy per
protein per liter

8. Alternatives
• Whey protein
• Protein shakes
• Chickpea/garbanzo beans
• Supplement shakes