In reality, many male friends like to eat soy based foods, such as tofu, bean curd, and so on. Expert research has shown that consuming soy products every day can significantly reduce the number of sperm in men.
Eating soy products reduces male sperm count
From 2000 to 2006, Dr. George Chavaro of the Harvard School of Public Health conducted research on 99 men. The research results show that men who eat soy products every day only have 41 million sperm per milliliter of semen, which is significantly lower than men who consume less soy products. It is understood that if the number of sperm per milliliter of semen is less than 20 million, it belongs to low sperm concentration and is prone to infertility. In addition, this is more evident in obese men.
Chavaro believes that soy products have adverse effects on the male reproductive system, especially sperm production. Soybeans and their products contain abundant isoflavone phytoestrogens. If consumed excessively, it will naturally affect the levels of male hormones in the body, leading to a series of adverse consequences.
Eating soy products can affect male erections
There have also been male experts in China who have suggested that consuming too much soy products can affect the number of male sperm. Men who frequently consume soy products are 3.46 times more likely to experience erectile dysfunction than those who do not frequently consume them.
The soy protein association of the UK soy food processing industry stated that there is currently no conclusive evidence to suggest that soybeans are harmful to human health, and the daily consumption of soybeans does not pose a risk of increased estrogen in men. Experts believe that consuming soy products in moderation is the best way to avoid health risks for men. The so-called "moderate" refers to eating less than 3 times a week, each time around 100 grams.
After reading the above introduction, it is important for male friends who love soy based foods to pay appropriate attention. Although soy products are delicious, they can have a significant impact on male sperm and erection. So, male friends should try to eat less soy products as much as possible.