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;Soybean can prevent cancer ; And when these isoflavones bind to estrogen receptors on cells,they can either stimulate or inhibit estrogen-driven functions in tissues. ; That explains why some studies have shown that eating soy can reduce the risk of recurring breast tumors, while others have shown that soy foods can increase the chances that a cancer will return. (More on T: Special Report: Advances for Breast Cancer Patients.); But thats an important consideration for U.S.women at risk of breast cancer who are thinking of increasing their soy milk or tofu consumption, says Arun. “The effect of taking soy might be different in the western patient population where they arent eating as much soy.;This [Chinese] patient population was primed with soy and itsgood effects, so there may be a favorable milieu in the tissue so after breast cancer they continue to see its benefits.; But perhaps in breast tissue or other organs that havent been exposed to soy before, all of sudden starting to increase soy consumption might have other effects; we dont know.” (More on T: Photos: The Landscape of Cancer Treatment); Banu Arun, co-director of clinical cancer genetics at MD Anderson Cancer Center, say, “I wouldnt say dont eat soy. Moderate consumption should be fine. I just wouldnt convert to a soy rich diet yet to reduce breast cancer recurrence since we dont have the data yet for a western population.”（BY:TIME,FROM:HEALTHLAND.TIME.COM）; Its high in protein and has zero cholesterol. However, soy may contain dangerous levels of isoflavones, natural chemicals that are similar to human estrogen.Isoflavones can affect fertility in men and may increase the incidence of breast cancer in at-risk women.; Because of these concerns, the Israeli Ministry of Health has had a warning in effect since 2005.According to reports, the ministry suggests that adults moderate their soy consumption, that