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Is soya bad for women's health?
Soya’s benefits depend on the type of soya we eat. The isoflavone content is higher in unprocessed soybeans, compared to processed soya foods.
Women should be safe to consume soya foods in amounts consistent with the Asian diet. However, the more soya is processed, the lower the level of isoflavones, which are probably the protective element.
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