How Much can we eat Soja Protein Safely?
The Soya Protein contain a molecule name “Isoflavone” able to affect hormonal system of adult and children:
Article and picture from QueChoisir Magazine regarding Soja Protein Maximum Intake Level
Picture Translation:
| Left Panel: Adult Vegetarian : | Middle Panel: Occasional Adult Consumer : | Right Panel: Child : |
|---|---|---|
| Text: “Je mange chaque jour” – I eat every day What they consume daily: 1 bowl of soy milk 1 soy dessert cream 1 soy steak Soy isoflavone intake: ≈ 56 mg/day Recommended limit: 21 mg/day | Text: “Je mange chaque semaine” – I eat every week What they consume weekly (implied as averaged per day): 1 soy steak 4 biscuits with hidden soy (“Soja caché” = hidden soy) 2 prepared meals 3 bowls of soy milk Soy isoflavone intake: ≈ 18 mg/day Recommended limit: 21 mg/day | Text: “Je mange chaque jour” – I eat every day What they consume daily: 1 waffle (with hidden soy) 1 bowl of soy milk Soy isoflavone intake: ≈ 26 mg/day Recommended limit for children: 10.5 mg/day |
| Not OK ! Exceeds the limit | OK ! Within the limit | Not OK ! Exceeds the limit |
Summary:
- The vegetarian adult and child both exceed the recommended soy intake.
- The occasional adult remains within safe limits.
- Hidden soy (“Soja caché”) might exist in unexpected foods such as Prepared Meals and Biscuits.
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