Soy tofu and fertility
I see that a significant number of Indians, especially 2nd generation Indians, who live away from parents (students or young professionals) rely on Tofu for their protein intake. I read somewhere that Tofu toxicity can lead to fertility issues later in life. Is this true? Should this be of concern for our youngsters?
Tofu is safe, protein‑rich, and not linked to infertility. Soy contains isoflavones (plant estrogens) that are far weaker than human estrogen. Human data, including randomized trials and large cohort studies, show: normal soy/tofu intake does not reduce sperm count or testosterone, does not impair menstrual cycles or ovulation, and does not lower fertility. In fact, moderate soy intake is associated with favorable cardiometabolic markers and is a perfectly reasonable protein for students/young professionals.