Heavy use of soy products in place of meat can inhibit absorption of which nutrient?

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Iron: Soy contains phytates, which can inhibit the absorption of non-heme iron (plant-based iron).

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Zinc: Phytates in soy products can also reduce zinc absorption

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Magnesium: Phytates may also interfere with magnesium absorption.

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Iodine: Isoflavones in soy may inhibit iodine uptake, which is crucial for thyroid function

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Vitamin B12: Since soy products are plant-based, they lack vitamin B12, and excessive soy intake may crowd out sources of B12

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Vitamin D: Some fortified soy products provide vitamin D, but unfortified ones may lack it, reducing overall intake.

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Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Soy lacks significant amounts of EPA and DHA, essential omega-3s typically found in animal-based products

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Choline: Soy lacks choline, a nutrient found in meat and eggs, which is important for liver and brain health

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