Under normal conditions, when eating foods rich in plant protein, the body will metabolize and create nitric waste, which is then excreted by the kidneys.
However, as we age, our kidney's filtering and excretion functions decline. If you eat uncontrolled, especially eating too many tofu or supplementing excess vegetable protein, the body will produce more Nitrose waste, putting pressure on the kidneys, reducing kidney function and negatively affecting health.
In addition, tofu is rich in protein. Eating too much at a meal not only hinders iron absorption but can also easily cause indigestion, leading to symptoms such as bloating, flatulence and diarrhea.
Gout patients with purine metabolism disorder and increased uric acid levels in the blood are susceptible to gout attacks if they eat too many tofu.
Soy products are rich in methionine, a substance that can be converted into cysteine by enzymes. It can damage the endothelial cells of the artery walls, causing cholesterol and triglycerides to settle on the artery walls, leading to atherosclerosis.
