I've actually researched both of these in the past, as I used to drink a lot of soy and I (currently) consume a lot of alcohol.
Soy does contain phytoestrogen. However, for the average male, regular consumption of soy products will not change the bioavailable hormone levels in any significant way. However, I think there might be a risk for people that consume a large amount of soy; namely people on a vegan diet. I have gone through phases where I ate a TON of soy over long periods of time. I have never noticed any negative effects from this, and I don't think it is a cause for concern.
The same can be said for Alcohol, but you may need to be more careful with it. Excessive alcohol consumption is proven to lead to an increase in estrogen, and decrease in testosterone. I don't exactly know what defines excessive (it's obviously different for everyone) but it's probably in the range of 2-3 drinks a day, along with binge drinking on weekends.
I actually did this for about 6 months a few years ago. I absolutely noticed a difference; weight gain and gyno were the two most notable symptoms. I've since cut down to 1 drink (beer) after work, and much lighter drinking on weekends. The weight gain I had has gone away, as has the gyno. I still have binge drinking sessions from time to time, but not as bad as I used to. Alcohol is shown to be healthy if consumed in moderation. I don't believe moderate drinking will significantly contribute to estrogen hormones in the blood, but I would be interested to hear the thoughts of others on this.
Also, don't underestimate the powerful effect that Exercise has on the body and hormones. A large contributor to estrogen levels in men is fat. Ironically, fat leads to estrogen, which can lead to more fat (gyno). I know you see it everywhere, but exercise, particularly high intensity cardio, is one of the healthiest things you can do for your body. If you are worried about your hormone levesla dn aren't exercising regularly, it's the best thign you can do.
Soy does contain phytoestrogen. However, for the average male, regular consumption of soy products will not change the bioavailable hormone levels in any significant way. However, I think there might be a risk for people that consume a large amount of soy; namely people on a vegan diet. I have gone through phases where I ate a TON of soy over long periods of time. I have never noticed any negative effects from this, and I don't think it is a cause for concern.
The same can be said for Alcohol, but you may need to be more careful with it. Excessive alcohol consumption is proven to lead to an increase in estrogen, and decrease in testosterone. I don't exactly know what defines excessive (it's obviously different for everyone) but it's probably in the range of 2-3 drinks a day, along with binge drinking on weekends.
I actually did this for about 6 months a few years ago. I absolutely noticed a difference; weight gain and gyno were the two most notable symptoms. I've since cut down to 1 drink (beer) after work, and much lighter drinking on weekends. The weight gain I had has gone away, as has the gyno. I still have binge drinking sessions from time to time, but not as bad as I used to. Alcohol is shown to be healthy if consumed in moderation. I don't believe moderate drinking will significantly contribute to estrogen hormones in the blood, but I would be interested to hear the thoughts of others on this.
Also, don't underestimate the powerful effect that Exercise has on the body and hormones. A large contributor to estrogen levels in men is fat. Ironically, fat leads to estrogen, which can lead to more fat (gyno). I know you see it everywhere, but exercise, particularly high intensity cardio, is one of the healthiest things you can do for your body. If you are worried about your hormone levesla dn aren't exercising regularly, it's the best thign you can do.
