Fact Check: Men should think 100 times before eating soybean, can they become impotent?

Impotence can be a nightmare for any man. This problem is ignored most of the times. But if common eating habits are also the reason for this then it becomes necessary to think about it. Soybean can be the cause of impotence, this claim has been made in a clip which forces one to think.
However, this can be serious only when the doctors also agree with it. In such a situation, the team of Sajag Fact Check contacted the experts and found out how much truth is behind this claim and whether people should believe it or not.

Estrogen hormone is the reason, claimed in the clip

In YouTube videos, men have been advised not to eat soybean. It states that soybean contains estrogen found in women. Now if men eat soya in excessive amounts then the level of testosterone hormone present in their body will reduce.

fatigue and depression

According to the video, sex life will definitely be affected if the level of testosterone hormone decreases. But along with this you will also feel tired and depressed. Then there may be other problems related to this also.

contain phytoestrogens

Dr. Vibhu Kawatra, Senior Consultant and Physician at Rainbow Hospital, while fact checking the video, said that soybean contains phytoestrogens but in very small quantities. Therefore, they do not affect the fertility of men. The talk of impotence due to eating soya is completely baseless. Therefore, it is wrong to give place to any kind of fear in the heart while eating soya. Anyway, doctors advise to include soybean, which is considered an excellent source of protein, in the diet.

If you have sexual problems

If a man already has sexual problems then he/she will have to pay attention to the consumption of soya. Because if you are already suffering from the problem and there is some percent possibility of exposure to soy, then caution should be taken.

the conclusion is in front

On the basis of conversation with the doctor, the Vigilant Fact Check team has considered this claim as a myth. Therefore, the claim that consumption of soybean causes impotence will be considered baseless.