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Soy milk for babies - issues with estrogen?
Bezorgde pappaGuest ·
Hi everyone,
Because our little boy had some issues with mucus production, he’s been drinking soy milk with his breakfast, before his afternoon nap, and before bedtime since he turned 1 (now he’s 2). That’s three times a day, about half a liter per day.
Now we’re hearing that consuming a lot of soy products might increase the risk of cancer, thyroid problems, and elevated estrogen levels. When I look this up online, it seems to confirm this.
Does anyone know how serious this could be for a boy who drank half a liter of soy milk daily from age 1 to 2?
Because our little boy had some issues with mucus production, he’s been drinking soy milk with his breakfast, before his afternoon nap, and before bedtime since he turned 1 (now he’s 2). That’s three times a day, about half a liter per day.
Now we’re hearing that consuming a lot of soy products might increase the risk of cancer, thyroid problems, and elevated estrogen levels. When I look this up online, it seems to confirm this.
Does anyone know how serious this could be for a boy who drank half a liter of soy milk daily from age 1 to 2?
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Iza #2
I can't tell you how serious it is, but large amounts of soy products do indeed increase the risk of various abnormalities and can cause cancer. It's much more natural for your little one to switch to, for example, horse milk, which is very similar in composition to breast milk. There are several horse breeders where you can just buy this. Almond milk, oat milk, or goat milk are also options. Good luck!
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