On this Page, I am placing some Remarkable Testimonies I found concerning Soy Products several people were Eating, what happened to their Health, and the difference when they Stopped buying SOY.
I had the privilege of reading Dianne Gregg's Kindle book, The Hidden Dangers Of SOY, written in 2008. Dianne had her own experience with eating Soy Products, and the following Testimonies, she sourced on a Website in favor of SOY which is https://soyonlineservice.co.nz.
No doubt, we won't find these Testimonies on their Website now:)
Well known Al Sears, M.D. acknowledgements and Review of her book reads:
Would you knowingly eat something that causes nausea, gas pains and indigestion? That leads to hormonal imbalance, thyroid problems, gout and even cancer? That contains "bad" fats and other unhealthy substances? Something that has no positive effect on your heart whatsoever?
I certainly wouldn't. And neither should you. For years now, you've been hearing about the "miraculous" benefits of soy-based products. But the reality is far different: In its raw, unfermented form, soy is inedible and foreign to your body. It's not part of your native diet and your body has no way of successfully coping with it.
Dianne Gregg's book does a great job of clearly illustrating the dangers of soy and how the media has misinformed millions into thinking they're doing themselves a favor by consuming more and more soy products. This book is a much-needed wake up call and a must read for every American.
He is the Director of Center for Health and Wellness in Florida USA.
From the Author
After developing a severe Soy Allergy and nearly dying, I learned how bad Soy is at any age. Over 60% of products on the shelves contain Soy. When I eliminated Soy from my diet, I lost 32 pounds - weight the doctors told me was tied to Menopause. I present shocking evidence that SOY is Not the Health Food it's Marketed to be, and offer readers truly healthy alternatives to this harmful alleged "Super Food." My Extensive Research reveals that Soy does Not prevent Health Problems for many people, but, in fact, may be the Cause of Osteoporosis, Thyroid Disease, Infertility, and may enhance tumor growth in Cancer Survivors!
An Amazon Customer’s Review from USA reads:
Soy Scam Exposed!!
The best book on the Huge Soy Scam which has infected our food industry, the FDA, USDA and our money hungry university professors who will say most anything for a buck. Europe, NZ, Australia and even Russia are miles ahead of us on the harmful effects of soy. Get smart. Eliminate soy from your diet if you can. Almost every packaged grocery store has soy in it. If you must eat soy, eat Natto or limited amounts of quality fermented Soy Sauce instead.
TESTIMONIES
“I was fed on soy formulas as an infant, and I have been a vegetarian for 40 years. For 30 years, I have had soy products as a source of protein, thinking that I was doing the right thing. Now I have severe hypothyroidism, and the clinical picture is not yet complete. I have more tests to take. I have battled a weight problem for ten years, and I now know why. I am angry about this soy deception!”
Gregg, Dianne. The Hidden Dangers of Soy (pp. 127-128). Outskirts Press, Inc.. Kindle Edition.
“Thank you! There are really people out there, who care about all this. The good news is my wife has been off the soy for 4 months now, and her goiter is gone. She feels much better and has more energy, and is more emotionally stable. . My tinnitus was also accompanied by a sudden allergy to wheat, corn, and soy - in fact just eating can now activate it. I was told to use flax oil to suppress an allergic reaction. Now I am stopping using I have found flax oil can have some of the same effects as soy. I hope my message also will validate somebody else with the same problem.”
Gregg, Dianne. The Hidden Dangers of Soy (p. 126). Outskirts Press, Inc.. Kindle Edition.
“I thought I was very healthy, and I live a healthy lifestyle (I never smoked, no alcohol, exercise frequently, low stress.) I'm 35 and have been a vegetarian for 25 years. I always eaten lots of soy, and increased my intake significantly the last 2 years because of increased physical activity (to ensure I received adequate protein). 5 years ago, my doctor noticed my thyroid was enlarged, but functioning normally. Now it's grown larger and I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer. My preliminary research leads me to believe that soy was the cause of the thyroid enlargement and the subsequent cancer.”
Gregg, Dianne. The Hidden Dangers of Soy (p. 128). Outskirts Press, Inc.. Kindle Edition.
“I am a 31 year old female and have always been healthy and fit. Last year, I thought I needed more protein (I suppose hearing all of the Atkins hype) and since I am not much of a meat eater, I started eating soy protein bars, such as Luna, and 'meatless' burgers. After only two weeks, I fell ill. I was completely exhausted, mentally foggy, and felt like I couldn't breathe. Just walking up the stairs made my heart race. I went to the doctor, and my blood work showed hypothyroid. The doctor asked me to come back for another test to determine the dosage of the thyroid medication that he intended to put me on. I found several articles telling of the dangers of soy and the effects it can have on the thyroid. I tossed out all of the soy stuff and within a few days, I felt 100% better. And when I went back several days later for the second blood test, guess what? Thyroid function was completely normal. I truly believe that the soy products are what caused the problem. I no longer eat soy products and I've been fine.”
Gregg, Dianne. The Hidden Dangers of Soy (pp. 128-129). Outskirts Press, Inc.. Kindle Edition.
“Thank you so much for your article that connects soy products to Thyroid, especially soymilk with Isoflavone powder. I am suffering from Hypothyroid for many years, and am taking medication to balance the hormone function. Recently I read an online promotional article for the Isoflavone product and the benefits women at Menopause can gain from taking it. I bought this product 3 months ago and started to take it daily. I took a blood test a few days ago to determine the level of my TCH. My physician called me today and told me to come immediately to his clinic since the level of my TCH increased dramatically- from 5 to 11.”
Gregg, Dianne. The Hidden Dangers of Soy (p. 130). Outskirts Press, Inc.. Kindle Edition.
“My story is just like everyone else's. My “former” doctor attributed everything to old age.... (I don't consider age 53 old.) I switched to an Alternative Doctor and the First Thing he told me was he Does Not Recommend SOY Products. In the past two years, I went from an energetic, happy-go-lucky, healthy person.
I figured that I needed more protein, and meat wasn't good for you, so I switched to Soy: Soy Protein Shakes, Tofutti Ice Cream, Soy Milk, Luna Bars (and others), Soy Cereal & Cookies, you name it - if it was Soy, I ate it.
I began to Get Run Down...had Severe Leg Cramps, Muscle Twitching, Tinnitus, Joint Aches and Stiffness, Gastrointestinal Problems, and worst of all, Hair Loss. I got Colds and Bronchitis one after another. I Couldn't Concentrate long enough to Exercise. I am now on Thyroid (naturally made) Pills, and have been Off Soy for two weeks. My muscles and joints Don't Hurt, I'm getting my “groove” back, and I am Exercising. My Bronchitis is Gone, and so are my Tinnitus, Eyelid Twitching, and Leg Cramps.
This seems to be an Epidemic, and the public is greatly fooled by people Touting the Advantages of Consuming Soy. I am going back to Eating Real, Whole, Natural Foods as our Great Grandparents ate. My “miracle” food, turned into a nutritional nightmare.” “I am a monk and completed a Long Retreat that was Terminated Early due to Health Problems. I went to the doctor and was told that my Thyroid was Not Functioning at all!”
Gregg, Dianne. The Hidden Dangers of Soy (p. 131). Outskirts Press, Inc.. Kindle Edition.
“I would like to get the word out that folk who are already Hypothyroids should not consume soy because it blocks their medication from being effective. I have already proved that by coming off soy my TSH that I had extreme difficulty getting below 5+ is now down to 0.03! My doctor is so thrilled he is now telling all his thyroid patients to come off soy. As well as that, I am NOW finally losing weight after years of putting it on. My 31 year old daughter had developed a Goiter around 10 years ago and now she is off soy and the Goiter had all but disappeared.”
Gregg, Dianne. The Hidden Dangers of Soy (p. 134). Outskirts Press, Inc.. Kindle Edition.
“I am a monk and completed a long retreat that was terminated early due to health problems. I went to the doctor and was told that my thyroid was not functioning at all!” I never had thyroid problems and was a bit shocked. I heard of women experiencing this problem. I researched the Internet and discovered the connection with soy products. At the retreat, my staple was tempeh and tofu supplemented by bread that I baked with lots of soy flour. I did not know that this could be a problem.”
Gregg, Dianne. The Hidden Dangers of Soy (p. 131). Outskirts Press, Inc.. Kindle Edition.
These are some of the Testimonies, not all. I'm not into Plagiarism, and actually Encourage you to purchase her book (freely promoting her)
Evidence Suggests that for some individuals, particularly those with specific health conditions like Hashimoto’s, Thyroiditis, Hormonal Imbalances, or Food Sensitivities, eliminating or reducing soy consumption has led to improvements in health.
Reports and anecdotal evidence from Individuals AND Practitioners suggest that Stopping Soy has Helped with Several Conditions. These are some:
- Thyroid Health and Hashimotos: A survey by Dr. Izabella Wentz found that 60% of respondents felt better after Removing Soy from their diet, and 34% saw a Reduction in Antibodies. Some users on Health Forums reported that their Thyroid Levels Normalized after Eliminating Soy.
- Hormonal Balance: Studies suggest that Soy Isoflavones can act as Endocrine Disruptors. Reducing Soy Intake has been associated with Normalizing Hormonal Issues, such as reducing the risk of breast cancer recurrence and addressing infertility issues in both men and women.
- Reduced Inflammation and Digestive Issues: Some users reported that Eliminating Processed Soy, along with allergens like Gluten and Dairy, helped with Chronic Pain, Brain Fog, and Fatigue.
I trust you enjoyed reading some of these. And if you are adversely Affected by SOY, it certainly sounds Hopeful that Discontinuing the Use of Soy Products may Help You as well, hey?
"I WISH YOU WELL"