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Expert opinion from Mantwa Radebe
Master of Science (MSc) In Nutrition · 12 years of experience · South Africa
Although there is limited evidence with regard to effects of soy on the formation of acne, it is believed that soy affects androgens levels related to hormones that forms acne. Apart from this all food rich is oils and sugars should be avoided as they plug skin pores which forms acne.
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Expert opinion from Deidre Huysamen
Dietician – Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 7 years of experience · South Africa
Soy sauce will not result in acne. Soy in excess can result in a decrease in your estrogen levels and a subsequent increase in your androgen levels. This fluctuation in hormones can result in excess. It is important this this may only happen if soy is consumed in excess. Due to its strong taste and therefore limitation in quantity consumed, this is exceptionally unlikely to happen due to soy sauce.
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Expert opinion from Iyanuoluwa Oyetunji
Master of Science in Medicine, specialization in Human Nutrition · 2 years of experience · South Africa
Yes, excessive intake of soy and its products have been linked to the development of acne. Although adequate soy intake may also help cure acne in some people, but it must be eaten in moderate quantities. Soy causes an imbalance in the estrogen and androgen levels in the body, driven by phytoestrogen found in Soy. This is the cause of soy-related acne.
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