In article , Randell Tarin
wrote:

in article , itchy at
wrote on 09/06/04 1:22 AM:

In article , Steve
wrote:

The soy debate is far from over, but men who are worried about
consuming soy foods might find these snippets interesting

I've been experimenting on myself with soymilk for about 2 years. The
most noticeable effect is a persistant mild headache that feels very
similar (but milder) to the "brain freeze" that sometimes accompanies
the consumption of ice cream. I think what's happening is the
emulsified soy oil or fat builds up in the brain. This is not good, and
could lead to serious problems. The effect is noticeable at consumption
levels of 1 pt. per day for a month.


I'm a male who's been off dairy and drinking Soy Milk for over three years
with no negative side effects. It fact, everything is much improved. My
breathing is better, my cholesterol is lower and I've lost weight.

If you're having persistent headaches of the "brain-freeze" variety, you
should have that checked out as soon as possible. Especially if the
headaches are accompanied by blurred vision or dizziness.

It could be something as simple as a food allergy or something as horrendous
as an brain aneurysm. I wouldn't self-diagnose unless you keep an MRI in
your garage.

Also, 1 pint per day? Have you ever heard of moderation?

Limit yourself to 1 cup of soy milk and drink filtered water for the rest of
the day. Anything in excess can be harmful.

Thanks, Randall.
Since soy milk is being marketed as a replacement for cows milk, I
think 1 pint per day may not be an excessive or unusual amount.