Soy questions

dgshelton · Post by **dgshelton** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:01 pm

I am avoiding soy because if my Enterolab results, but just read that people with soy allergies don't have to avoid soybean oil or soy lethicin because the soy proteins are destroyed by processing. Is this true?

Also, I read something here about having to avoid all legumes if you are sensitive to soy. Is this also true?

I know someone here will have some answers for me.

Thanks!

Hugs,

Post by **tex** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:50 pm

Denise wrote:I am avoiding soy because if my Enterolab results, but just read that people with soy allergies don't have to avoid soybean oil or soy lethicin because the soy proteins are destroyed by processing. Is this true?

Theoretically, it's true. In the real world, unfortunately, most of us who are sensitive to soy, find that the exclusion does not hold true for us. IOW, most of us react to oils, and virtually all of us react to lecithins, if we're sensitive to the food that the oil or lecithin is derived from.

Denise wrote:Also, I read something here about having to avoid all legumes if you are sensitive to soy. Is this also true?

That isn't chiseled in stone, but it seems to be true for most of us.

You're most welcome,
Tex

dgshelton · Post by **dgshelton** » Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:13 pm

That's what I figured, Tex. I was just having some wishful thinking, since almost every "convenience" food has soybean oil or soy lethicin in it.

Hugs,

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Fri Jul 08, 2011 8:35 am

Hi Denise,

I found what Tex says to be true, unfortunately. I can't tolerate the soy oil or lecithin in any amount. I had also read what you did, but for me, at least, it wasn't true. So many times I would read something and get excited, only to have my hopes dashed. So I know how you feel.

I recall reading that some with dairy intolerance could tolerate sheep or goat milk/cheese and rushed out excitedly to buy some. Alas, they made me sick. This has happened to me with so many products over time.

Soy sensitivity sucks. I agree with Joe - it can be harder to avoid than gluten - and make you sicker. Not too long ago (once labelling laws went into effect) I found out that the "natural flavors" in Bigelow teas were made from soy. I was also having problems with Sunbutter (sunflower seed butter) and think it was due to the added tocopherols. Someone here mentioned that they are soy-based. Sure enough, when I found another brand without them, I have done fine.

Hope you are improving daily.

Hugs,

Polly