Quote Originally Posted by minnesotasmith View Post
I was asked what my credentials were to comment upon food science. I gave the courtesy of responding (more politely than the question was asked, I might add).
Actually, you weren't directly asked. And just so you know, a snippy remark from you regarding my lack of politeness doesn't exactly wound when placed in context of your well-known views regarding some of your fellow humans that don't share all of your characteristics.

I have studied the research on phytoestrogens in the context of osteoporosis prevention. And it wasn't 25 years ago, either, back when academic achievement was measured in pounds of paper.

My current opinion is that if they affect breast cancer, for example, there are more important factors involved, if you compare populations based on soy consumption. Still, if someone has estrogen-dependent cancer, they should avoid soy products pending further research.