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The facts and fiction about the effects of soy on men, their testosterone levels and hair loss are explored in this article written for HairLoss.com, where I am the fitness and nutrition section editor. Because there is a lot of unsubstantiated chatter on the Internet – in particularly, on bodybuilding blogs and e-commerce sites – about the pros and cons of soy for men, I sought expert (read: scientifically supported) findings and positions from WebMD, MayoClinic.com, and Dr.Andrew Weil. Conclusions: soy can be a good source of protein and unsaturated fat and it might have a slight benefit (not yet proven) in blocking DHT, a contributing factor in hair loss.

Some people get bariatric surgery, others buy “fill you up” food supplements. They’re tricking the digestive system to create a feeling of fullness, ultimately reducing the total number of calories consumed. But Dr. Barbara Rolls, a professor of nutrition who directs Pennsylvania State University’s Laboratory for the Study of Human Ingestive Behavior, devised something easier, probably smarter and which introduces nutrients that are very beneficial. Her approach is Volumetrics, which in essence involves creating meals filled with fiber and water – brothy soups and vegetables, for example. I write about it in one of my dozens of articles on HairLoss.com