Is soy milk good for you?

Natural soy milk is full of protein, vitamins and minerals. However, soy does have a bad reputation for being unhealthy. It is up to consumers to weigh the benefits and negative effects and choose whether they wish to consume soy milk or not.

Many soy milk products add flavoring and sugar that may be bad for human health. Soy milk is capable of causing a variety of health issues. Soy contains substances called isoflavones, which are plant-based compounds that mimic the female hormone. If too much is consumed, isoflavones may affect a body's hormonal balance to the point of developing leukemia or breast cancer.