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Effects Of Using Soy Protein Shakes For Weight Loss

By Esther Dorn


As much as people have relied so much on soy products to reduce their body weight, the products have also been associated with certain side effects which consumers must be aware of before using them. Below are the side effects of using Soy Products For Weight Loss.

These shakes normally come in different types which may include milk, powder, eggs, rice, whey, soy and casein. However, no matter which form one takes it they will achieve and get nutritional value in their bodies. This is because soy plant has been known to provide the body with proteins and amino acids which are essential to the body.

Since the soy powder is extracted from the soy plant which is high in estrogen it lowers the level of fertility among men by reducing the testosterone hormone. Also men who used such shakes as a weight loss remedy had enlarged breasts compared to their counterparts. Men should be aware of these effects before they use the protein shake.

Trypsin is one of the enzymes in our bodies which aid in the digestion of proteins. Taking such shakes can inhibit digestion of proteins thus leading to reduced amino acids absorption and gastric distress. It also lowers the chance of other proteins from being broken down that is why most people complain a lot about constipation and stomach bloating.

The product has also been associated with hormonal imbalances in both men and women. When men consume soy protein mixture in large amounts, their level of estrogen goes up. This simply lowers the levels of testosterone which in turn lowers the fertility rate.

Excessive gain of mass has been associated with obesity. Among the weight management techniques, these shakes have been proven to help overweight men and women lose a lot of fat thus maintaining a healthy body.

Since soy shakes usually exists in different forms, most people are prone to allergic reactions. This is due to high levels of protein in the body. Studies have shown that using protein shakes can cause acne outbreak. This can pose a lot of problems to people with oily skin.

During menopause the product is still commonly used as a way of reducing cholesterol levels in the body thus contributing to a healthy body. Apart from its main function of reducing body weight, soy shakes can be used to reduce the belly fat. This is because during strenuous activity these excessive fats are burnt without replacing more thus decreasing body fat. Due to the chemical substance in soy products called isoflavones which help regulate the blood sugar levels during the fat burning process the chemical plays a big role by helping one reduce their chances of falling sick since protein shakes have been known for their property of improving the body immune system.




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