What age should not eat more tofu?

Soybeans are considered a superfood, very nutritious, but for some people, regular consumption of these products will increase the risk of dementia, a result of a recent study by Loughborough University (UK). announced.

719 Indonesian people living in the city and suburbs of Java participated in the study. The results showed that people who ate a lot of tofu, at least once a day, had poorer memories, especially those over 68 years old.

The research leader, Professor Eef Hogervorst, said previous studies have shown an association between estrogen therapy and the risk of dementia doubling in people over 65 (in the Japanese-American group). . She said estrogen or phytoestrogen works well for cell growth, but it's not good for aging-aging brains. Because high levels of estrogen act more like a free radical.

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In fact, soy products are rich in protein, which is considered an ideal food substitute for meat in developing countries. And eating a lot of soy is also a common trend in Western countries, even people in these countries consider it a 'super food'.

Soy-based foods are rich in phytoestrogens. These are natural hormones similar to oestradiol which are female sex hormones, essential for women of menopause age (partially compensating for the decline of oestradiol, relieving adverse symptoms such as hot flashes , palpable discomfort, dry vaginal mucosa, abnormal mood swings, night sweats and osteoporosis prevention

There has been evidence that this compound can protect young and middle-aged brains from harmful effects.