According to Dr Kaew Kangsadan-ampai of the Nutrition Institute of Mahidol University (see sidebar), there are
some studies which indicate that GM soybean has less nutritional value. Phytoestrogens in soybean are converted
into a form which the human body can use when they come in contact with a bacteria that resides in the digestive
tract.
"Many reports say that GM soybean has less phytoestrogen," said Dr Kaew, adding
that no study has yet proven the safety of GM soybean or other GMOs.