Writing in the October "To Your Health," Vitasoy's health professionals quarterly, Dixon said that soy appears to protect against prostate cancer and may provide protection against hair loss, too. She said, "Male pattern baldness is associated with higher risk of prostate cancer and there may be a 'common pathway' through which soy protects against both prostate cancer and hair loss in men."
Soy consumption and reduced risk of prostate cancer are linked, noted Dixon. "Men who live in countries with higher soy consumption have lower risk of prostate cancer. This tells us that soy is a possible dietary component that may protect the prostate against cancer development."