Soy and Prostate Health

In a study of "A prospective study of demographics, diet, and prostate cancer among men of Japanese ancestry in Hawaii." by Severson RK, Nomura AM, Grove JS, Stemmermann GN., researchers indicated that Prostate cancer was not associated with any measure of socioeconomic status, including amount of education, type of occupation, and type of residence. There was also no relationship with the number of children, as a surrogate measure of sexual activity. Increased consumption of rice and tofu were both associated with a decreased risk of prostate cancer, while consumption of seaweeds was associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. There was no relationship between prostate cancer and the intake of various nutrients, including total fat and total protein. Etiological implications of these associations are discussed, but more research is needed on these dietary factors and the subsequent development of prostate cancer before any firm conclusions can be drawn.

I will share my soy drink with our husband for sure. How about you?

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