Dear all:

As I understand, lecithin is derived from soy and soy has PHYTOestrogens.  I have not seen a comparison of the dosages of phytoestrogens in lecithin compared to the plethora of soy that can be found in many processed foods.  I am unaware of any studies that directly link phytoestrogens to an increased risk of cancer, but I can certainly understand an obstretrician being concerned with a family history of ovarian/uterine cancer.  So, if I were a mom, I would ask for the studies of the dose-response of phytoestrogens and risk of ovarian/uterine cancer as well as any other product containing phytoestrogens.  In today's food market my suspicion is that there are far more sources of phytoestrogens that could be consumed in far higher dosages than soy lecithin -- but that is merely speculation on my part and I could be completely wrong.  If anyone has read the studies on this topic I'd love to know and have original sources to read. 

Best
Susan Burger

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