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February 2003 in “Experimental Dermatology” This study found that increasing dietary soy oil content reduced alopecia areata development in C3H/HeJ mice, though genistein injection showed no significant effect.
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April 2019 in “Molecules” This study found that a blackcurrant extract with phytoestrogen activity increased hair number and stem cell marker expression in a menopausal rat model, suggesting a potential benefit for hair loss.
March 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmacology” This study explored a method using deep solvents in the presence of ultrasound to efficiently extract lignans from flax seeds, aiming to maximize their health benefits like hormonal balance and reduced cancer risk, while minimizing toxicity.
Eating a lot of soy might lower the chance of early hair loss in men likely to get it.
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September 2002 in “Nutrition and Cancer” This study does not support the idea that dietary phytoestrogens affect the risk of testicular cancer in young men.