7 harmful effects of eating too much tofu, men need to pay special attention
Tofu appears in both ordinary meals and high-end restaurants. This food brings many health benefits but can also be harmful if eaten in excess.
Benefits of tofu
According to physician Bui Dac Sang - Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, Hanoi Medical Council, tofu is an important soybean product that has existed for 2,000 years in China.
According to the Chinese herbal medicine, tofu has the effect of relaxing the stomach, benefiting the qi, regulating the spleen and stomach, relieving bloating, and reducing turbidity in the large intestine. Eating tofu every day will help the digestive system work better, eliminate harmful toxins from the body in time, avoid self-poisoning, and effectively protect health.
Tofu also helps stabilize blood pressure, because soybeans contain a lot of lecithin and isoflavones, which are fat-soluble substances that prevent blood vessel deposits. Tofu also affects fat metabolism in the liver and increases the ratio of good cholesterol and reduces bad cholesterol. Vitamin E in tofu is an antioxidant and fat-soluble substance, and isoflavones provide phytoestrogens that reduce premenopausal syndrome (hot flashes, irritability).
According to physician Sang, currently, scientists from the US, UK, and Singapore have researched and shown that if women drink soy milk and eat tofu, their risk of breast cancer will be reduced.
What happens to the body if you eat too much tofu?
In family life, tofu has become a popular dish, loved by many people. Tofu is good for both the elderly and children. However, according to physician Bui Dac Sang, eating too much tofu and soy products day after day can lead to many serious problems.
First, eating a lot of tofu causes sexual disorders in men:According to nutritionist Neha Sanwalka, India, eating a lot of tofu can change testosterone levels, reduce sexual desire, and sperm quantity and quality. Therefore, male doctors advise men not to eat too much tofu to avoid affecting reproductive physiology problems.
Second, causes thyroid problems:A study published in the journalThyroid(UK) shows that isoflavones in soy products such as tofu adversely affect thyroid function and can interfere with thyroid absorption. The study also warns that eating a lot of tofu can increase the risk of developing thyroid disease.
Third, increased kidney stone formation:Tofu is rich in oxalates, which can cause kidney stones, according to a study published in the journalAgriculture and Food Chemistry(USA), after being absorbed into the body from tofu, oxalate is excreted into the urine but cannot be metabolized. In the urine, oxalate combines with calcium to form an insoluble salt of calcium oxalate, which precipitates to form kidney stones.
Fourth, prevent mineral absorption:Tofu contains phytic acid, which binds with minerals such as copper, zinc, calcium, and magnesium, thus preventing the intestines from absorbing nutrients.
Fifth, leading to iodine deficiency:Soybeans used to make tofu contain saponin, which causes iodine to be excreted from the body more quickly. Eating tofu regularly over a long period of time can easily cause iodine deficiency in the body, leading to iodine deficiency diseases.
Sixth, causing gout to flare up:Tofu contains relatively high levels of purine. Gout is likely to recur if purine excretion is irregular and uric acid levels in the blood are high.
Saturday, difficult to lose weight:Many people believe that eating tofu provides vegetable protein, which is good for weight loss. However, physician Sang asserts that if you eat too much, it can increase your calorie intake, leading to weight gain.
Physician Sang recommends eating only 2 times a week, about 100g/person each time. Experts advise against combining tofu with goat meat, spinach, honey, sapodilla... as it can cause adverse reactions to health./.
