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Sci Rep March 2019 PMID 30850697

Systematic Review and Meta-analysis on the Effect of Soy on Thyroid Function.

Jemiliat Otun, Amirhossein Sahebkar, Linda Östlundh, Stephen L Atkin, Thozhukat Sathyapalan

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Discussions highlight the study's conclusion that soy's effect on thyroid hormones is negligible while raising questions about safe intake levels and preparation methods, such as boiling or draining soy to reduce isoflavones. The tone varies from neutral acknowledgment to curiosity, using phrases like 'give me a break!' and technical queries about TSH thresholds, which indicates a moderate level of engagement and interest based on how individuals interpret and question the research's relevance and safety concerns.

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Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings that soy has minimal effects on thyroid function, showing a slight consensus that the evidence suggests limited risk.

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Posts demonstrate moderate curiosity, with some expressing personal questions about soy safety and alternative food processing methods, indicating genuine but cautious interest.

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While several discussions reference the research findings, most respond with brief comments or questions, reflecting an average level of engagement without deep analysis.

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The discourse appears to influence individual perceptions about soy consumption, but overall, the community sees limited societal or clinical impact at this stage, given the nuanced findings.

Abstract in brief

  • This systematic review and meta-analysis looked at whether soy consumption affects thyroid function, specifically measuring thyroid hormones like fT3, fT4, and TSH.
  • The study analyzed data from 18 randomized controlled trials and found that soy does not significantly alter levels of thyroid hormones (fT3 and fT4), but it does cause a small, modest increase in TSH levels, though the clinical importance of this change remains uncertain.
  • Overall, soy seems to have little to no effect on thyroid hormone levels, suggesting it is unlikely to negatively impact thyroid health based on current evidence.]
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