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by egberts1 98 days ago
Sure, soybean is holding up in its own way but it:

- lacks methionine. So eat more soybean or complementary proteins such as grains, legumes.

- contains Phytates, which reduce mineral absorption such as iron, zinc.

- contains Trypsin inhibitors that reduce protein digestion.

- contains Lectins

- comtains genistein and daidzein inducing estrogen while maintaining testosterone in male.

- a known allergen for 0.4-0.6% of population

- is overly used as ultra-processed filler instead of more expensive natural ingredients.

Then there is land-use issues and monoculture.

The number you gave while accurate ignores the overall issues.