The gastroenterologist spoke about the most “unnecessary” protein. Here's where it's found – Nutrition

Protein is good for the body, you need to get enough of it every day. Unless, of course, we are talking about soy protein, Sports.kz reports with reference to Edimdoma.ru.

Gastroenterologist and nutritionist Irina Berezhnaya said that soy protein is often included in products. It should be avoided as it is an allergen, is not rich enough in amino acids and interferes with the absorption of other beneficial elements such as vitamin B12 and iron.

“That’s why, for example, vegetarians very often have iron deficiency anemia,” the doctor noted.

Statistics said that approximately 40% of people are allergic to soy. Often the reaction is cross-reaction. For example, soy protein is more likely to harm those who are intolerant to cow's milk, cruciferous vegetables, or suffer from pollen.

All this proves that soy protein is…