SAMA HOOLE: Farmer: "Phytoestrogens. Plants produce them. Look it up. They're estrogen-mimicking compounds. Often more potent than animal estrogens."

Activist: "Hormones in beef cause cancer."
Farmer: "Which hormones? In British beef?"
Activist: "Estrogen."
Farmer: "Beef contains 1.5 nanograms per 100g. Cabbage contains 800 nanograms per 100g."
Activist: "That doesn't sound right."
Farmer: "Phytoestrogens. Plants produce them.… pic.twitter.com/ZQPiL1ILZz

— Sama Hoole (@SamaHoole) February 17, 2026

Activist: "Hormones in beef cause cancer." Farmer: "Which hormones? In British beef?" Activist: "Estrogen." Farmer: "Beef contains 1.5 nanograms per 100g. Cabbage contains 800 nanograms per 100g." Activist: "That doesn't sound right." Farmer: "Phytoestrogens. Plants produce them. Look it up." Activist: "Those are different..." Farmer: "They're estrogen-mimicking compounds. Often more potent than animal estrogens." Activist: "I've never heard this." Farmer: "Because it contradicts the narrative. Doesn't make it untrue." Activist: "But added hormones..." 

Farmer: "Are banned here. Have been for 35 years. And would still be less than the phytoestrogens in your soy latte."