Soy Protein Foods

I have bad constipation and bowel problems, and I am also lactose intollerant (milk, my constipation worse), so I drank 4 glasses of soy milk a day, eat soy cheese, and drink a glass of soy protein. Is that too much soy, and does cause constipation soy? I take magnesium and miralax for constipation, but what foods can help constipation (outside prunes)?

Soy milk / products could, because he has a lot of protein it contains. Try All-Bran Buds in the morning with some of your soy milk, and try to drink lots of water too.

Hey, I'm sorry I have not had a chance to answer this question before, does not depend so heavily soy milk, it is very much estrogen. Drink milk instead of rice, almond or any other kind. Was drinking soy all the time for convenience but I have extremely heavy periods. Arrested and everything was OK in 2-3 mos. Report Abuse

You can find more information about this in "What your doctor can not tell you about peri-menopause" by Dr. John Lee. For constipation try Criss Swiss dandelion tea, raisins soaked in a hot cup of tea .. try to have a balanced diet and light with fruit and vegetables, cereals and fish to keep you healthy Flag

You can find more information about this in "What your doctor can not tell you about peri-menopause" by Dr. John Lee. For constipation try Criss Swiss dandelion tea, raisins soaked in a cup of hot tea .. try to have a balanced diet and light with fruit and vegetables, fish and grain to keep you healthy Flag

do not eat / drink soy too! My friend is allergic to milk protein so it can not be normal milk, either, but he did not drink soy. It is not always good for you especially at high doses. I no longer drink milk or rice milk and we just drink, almond milk or hemp. It grows on a bit u! :) report abuse

too much soy has not been proven good or bad yet. Yes, I believe all this soy is causing constipation youre. I would say that to halve this maybe two glasses of soy milk or get rid of the protein drink. I think most dried fruits can help constipation.

I'm not totally sure if soy can cause constipation, but there is such a thing called too much of a good thing. .
Bananas can help constipation.

See the websites listed below for more information ... Here are excerpts of sites ...

Constipation is the passage difficult and rare hard, dry stools.


Constipation can occur when the transit of stool through the large intestine is slowed by illness or certain medications. Sometimes constipation is caused by dehydration or a diet low in fiber. The pain and psychological conditions like depression can also contribute to constipation.

In many cases, however, the cause of constipation is unknown.

I am also lactose and milk rice intollerant i use. Its much more enjoyable and less protein than I think that you are having too much. Try taking calcium suppliments place as lactose intollerant we do not get it and who also eat broccoli.