Soy has been widely exaggerated for years as being the answer to all our problems. Soy, in itself, is toxic to the human body if not cooked properly and properly. There are several side effects of eating soy, but the one I will talk about is cancer. The “miracle cure” for cancer is said to be soy protein and isoflavone supplements. Cancer rates are at an all-time high and the disease is the second leading cause of death in the United States. The idea that soy could save lives seems astonishing, but unfortunately this is not the case. Many studies prove that soy proteins (or isoflavones) are contradictory or unproductive, but only a few show that they could prevent cancer. Some even claim it can contribute to or cause cancer. But the industry continues to present it as the answer to cancer. The Solae Company submitted an appeal to the FDA for authorization of an anti-cancer health claim for soy protein in 2004. Solae argued: "There is scientific agreement between experts qualified by their training and their scientific experience. to evaluate such claims regarding the relationship between soy protein products and a reduced risk of certain cancers. Consensus does not exist. Many experts have warned of the health risks and carcinogenic potential of soy protein resulting from excessive consumption of soy foods. It is absurd that scientists can even consider soy as an anti-cancer health claim. Soy isoflavones are listed as "carcinogenic" in the American Chemical Society's 1976 book "Chemical Carcinogens" and many other toxicology books. Isoflavones have been proven to increase mutations and mental malformations. Toxic and cancer-inducing residues are made from textured vegetable proteins, soy protein isolates and other new soy products used by the current Paper Middle, a grassroots movement demanding integrity and honesty. , common sense and “real food?” The challenge and the choice are ours. Works Cited Campbell-McBride, Natasha. “No soy, please!.” Intestinal and psychological syndrome: natural treatment for autism, dyspraxia, ADD, dyslexia, ADHD, depression, schizophrenia. Nashville: Medinform Publishing, 2004. 2. Print. Daniel, Kaayla T. “Soy and Cancer.” The Whole History of Soy: The Dark Side of America's Favorite Health Food. Boston: New Trends Publishing, 2005. 16. PrintEnig, Mary G. and Sally Fallon. “The Facts and Fears About Fat.” Eat Fat, Lose Fat: Lose weight and feel great with three delicious, science-backed coconut diets. Philadelphia: Hudson Street Press, 2005. 4. Print. Hughes, Meredith Sayles. "Beans." Reverse the beans and pass the peanuts: the legumes. Minneapolis: Lerner Publications Co., 1999. 5. Print.