Before we jump in: a little common sense.
Summus is a dip — not a meal plan. Nobody is eating it for breakfast, lunch, and supper every day. Most of the research that gets people worked up about soy looks at very high amounts eaten every single day over long periods of time.
That’s not real life.
A few servings of a roasted-soy dip here and there is nowhere near the levels used in those studies. So even the myths that sound scary fall apart once you look at actual amounts.
These facts are here to clear up the confusion so you can simply enjoy Summus as part of a regular, balanced diet.
Do not increase estrogen levels in women or men
Do not produce estrogen-like effects in human tissues
Are hundreds to thousands of times weaker than human estrogen
At more like gentle modulators (similar to other plant-based phytoestrogens)
They naturally occur in a variety of plant foods — including seeds, grains, legumes, fruits, and vegetables.
Soy is simply the best studied of these.
Eating soy will not feminize men and does not increase breast cancer risk in women.
In fact, major medical organizations report that soy foods are safe and may even be protective.
Sources:
1. Mayo Clinic – “Soy and Breast Cancer Risk”
2. Harvard School of Public Health – “The Nutrition Source: Soy”
3. Johns Hopkins Medicine – “Soy Compounds Reduce Recurrence & Improve Survival”
Human clinical studies show:
Soy does not decrease thyroid hormone levels
Soy does not cause hypothyroidism
Soy foods are safe for people with adequate iodine intake
Soy’s only relevant effect is that it may slightly slow absorption of thyroid medication if taken at the same time (same as fiber, calcium, coffee, etc.)
This is easy to manage:
Simply take your thyroid medication (like levothyroxine) on an empty stomach and enjoy soy foods later.
American Thyroid Association (ATA):
“Soy should be avoid if you are on a low-iodine diet.”
(This applies only to people temporarily preparing for certain thyroid treatments — not the general public.)
Mayo Clinic:
“Research has shown that soy can make it harder for the body to absorb that medicine. But people who have hypothyroidism don't need to avoid soy completely.”
Cleveland Clinic:
“It’s not that you shouldn’t eat soy when you have hypothyroidism. Avoid soy for a few hours before and after taking your medication. .”
People who take levothyroxine simply need to separate the medication from soy foods by a few hours, exactly as they do with:
coffee
high-fiber foods
calcium
iron
This is normal medication management — not a safety problem with soy.
Bottom line:
Soy does not cause thyroid disease, does not harm thyroid function, and is considered safe by top medical institutions.
People taking thyroid medication simply need to take their pill on an empty stomach — as recommended for all foods.
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GMO soybeans are genetically modified so farmers can control weeds more effectively, helping the plant grow with less stress and better yields. The genetic change does not add chemicals, hormones, allergens, or anything unnatural to the soybean itself.
The DNA change does not alter the nutritional profile
GMO soybeans digest the same way as non-GMO soybeans
GMO soybeans have no difference in protein, fat, fiber, vitamins, or minerals
Approved GMOs do not create new health risks
Countless human and animal studies show no harm from GMO soy consumption
Decades of human, animal, and toxicology research show no evidence of harm from GMO soy consumption
The FDA, USDA, WHO, American Medical Association, National Academy of Sciences, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science all agree:
“GMO foods available on the market are just as safe and nutritious as non-GMO foods.”
We use whole roasted soybeans — not isolates, powders, or chemically processed soy.
Our food is:
Real
Honest
Whole-food based
Dakota-grown
Clean label
Scientifically supported
GMO soy does not make Summus unsafe or unhealthy. It’s simply a modern, efficient way to grow high-quality soybeans — and every major health authority in the world confirms GMO soy is just as safe and nutritious as non-GMO soy.
Sources:
1. World Health Organization (WHO) — “Frequently Asked Questions on GMOs”
2. FDA – Agricultural Biotechnology
There is a big difference between:
Highly processed soy ingredients (like soy protein isolate, soy oil, textured vegetable protein)
and
Whole soybeans that are simply cooked or roasted.
Summus is made from whole roasted Dakota-grown soybeans — not isolates, concentrates, or any chemically extracted soy ingredients.
They are rich in:
protein
fiber
healthy fats
micronutrients
naturally occurring antioxidants
Roasting is one of the simplest, cleanest preparation methods — the same way you roast peanuts, chickpeas, or almonds.
Soy protein isolate (SPI)
Soy concentrates
Textured vegetable protein (TVP)
Defatted soy flour
Refined soybean oil
These ingredients go through chemical extraction or industrial refining.
Whole soybeans
Roasted, not chemically separated
Minimal, clean ingredients
No binders
No isolates
No fillers
No artificial flavors
Because we start with whole beans, Summus stays closer to how soy has been eaten for thousands of years across Asia:
roasted, soaked, cooked, and blended — not extracted or chemically modified.
Whole soy is associated with:
Better nutrient retention
Lower glycemic impact
Higher satiety
Fewer additives
Better flavor integrity
Cleaner labeling
Natural fiber + protein synergy
This is the form of soy that appears in most of the health research showing benefits for:
heart health
cholesterol
weight management
longevity
(Not the processed forms.)
Soy is only “highly processed” when companies turn it into isolates, oils, or lab-modified textures.
Summus does none of that.
Summus is a real, whole-food dip made from roasted soybeans — as simple and clean as nuts or chickpeas.
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