soy protein

[dirtwarrior]

I am going to use plant base protein powder for a while. Just wondering the pros and cons of using soy protein.

[Yohimbe]

Re: soy protein

I'll need to go back and research it a bit, but always heard that soy protein wasn't the best when it comes to estrogen management. From what I remember, soy contains isoflavones which are phytoestrogens. Basically plant estrogens. Supposedly consuming a lot of it could potentially raise the estrogen levels in guys.

[dirtwarrior]

Re: soy protein

I have heard it both ways.
Supposedly it digest easier and faster but has a lower PER. I don't know

[guns01]

Re: soy protein

i personally wouldnt touch the stuff. go with a pea or other vege source over soy. i have never heard anything good about soy. hell if you want an easy to digest protein you could opt for egg whit or egg white protein powder

[jipped genes]

Re: soy protein

Soy isolate is OK from what I remember, it has the phyto estrogens removed and isjust protein although it lacks sufficient amounts of some aminos, again if I remember correctly.

Why plant based? Whey is the gold standard of protein for a reason.

pea protein and hemp protein are supposed to be good but you have to take a lot more of it to get the same benefits as whey.

If I did a plant based protein I would look for one that is blended with many kinds of proteins to fill in holes as I do not know of one that is 100% complete like whey or egg.

[dirtwarrior]

Re: soy protein

My GFR (kidney function is 77. My Dr says it is normal but I think it low. I will try plant base protein to see if it comes up.