Dear Andressa Giacomello,

You bring up the potential issue with soy products for pregnant women. One of the most prevalent concerns for women would be adequate nutrition particularly in the first 8 weeks. Soybean products can be very rich in nutrients but you bring up the potential for high levels of phytoestrogens which can have hormonal like effects at low concentration.

Another potential issue is the fact that most soybeans are genetically modified for resistance to glyphosate herbicide and are also treated with that herbicide which forms residue in the crop itself.

If you use organically certified soybeans some of these potential concerns might be avoided.

Considering the increasing issues with issues of various sort as the proliferation and use of agrichemical have grown you might want to play it safe and opt for the use organically certified and fresh local foods which provide higher nutrient content and lower potential for contaminants.

A diet rich in fresh vegetables and fruits would be particularly useful and the evaluation by your nutritionist giving testing and orientation related to your nutrition and health.

Folic acid deficiency has been shown to lead to spinal defects and the antioxidant needed can be provided optimally by consuming fresh green salads and supplement with the vitamin in before and during pregnancy.

Nitrate from fertilizers can lead to issues based on their oxidative influence. Folic acid and green salads work as antioxidant protectants. Herbicides used in crops can have estrogenic effects.

I stress this because it is best that your precious baby not be an unplanned experiment.

Hope you find this helpful. PRH

The relationship between science and soy has been a tumultuous one. It seems like as soon as research suggests that eating soy can help prevent disease, a newer study refutes its findings. And because soy contains isoflavones (which are phytoestrogens, or chemicals that mimic the hormone estrogen in the body), some experts warn that consuming too much of it can harm your health and even negatively affect your baby’s development during pregnancy.

The beleaguered legume is a great low-fat source of protein, however, which you need to grow a healthy baby. Getting enough protein during a vegetarian pregnancy in particular is challenging, so many women look to soy to boost their intake. “Besides high-quality protein, soy also provides folate, iron, calcium, zinc and trace minerals.

Faced with conflicting information, many expectant moms aren’t sure how much soy is safe. To help you, we asked top health experts for the latest on soy. Here are the facts.

The Good and The Bad

Soybeans contain phytic acid, a natural plant substance that binds to minerals. “Phytic acid can block the uptake of some heavy metals (such as mercury, lead, cadmium and uranium), which is great, but it can also block the absorption of essential minerals such as niacin, calcium, magnesium, iron and zinc, which are critical for the growth and development of the fetus.

Another soy perk gone sour: the legume’s ability to lower cholesterol levels is a benefit when you’re not expecting. But right now your body needs cholesterol to make progesterone, estrogen and vitamin D.

Additionally, you might have heard that eating soy while expecting may lead to early puberty, irregular menstrual cycles and fertility problems in girls and an increased incidence of urological birth defects in boys. Animal studies have linked soy to such outcomes, and research is beginning to surface that soy could have the same effects on humans.

Moderation is Key

“During pregnancy, one to two servings of soy daily is fine,” says Somer, who notes that a serving is half a cup of tofu or a cup of soymilk. Some experts recommend fermented soy products, such as tempeh and miso, rather than soymilk and tofu. “Fermentation helps neutralize the phytic acid in soy, making the nutrients easier for the body to absorb.

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Article Dietary soy isoflavones during pregnancy suppressed the immu...

Experts aren’t sure whether phytoestrogens work in the body the same way that estrogen does, and research has yielded conflicting results.

https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/soy-pregnancy#risks

Eating soy is safe for pregnant women, infants, and all people.

https://www.advancedped.com/is-soy-safe-for-pregnancy-safe-for-baby/