Quotes of the Day

When in doubt, choose black. Black is a popular color for clothing because it's background--you get noticed before your clothing. For most people, it's flattering. It makes heavy people look thin and thin folks look elegant. Men: try a black turtleneck sweater with a jacket. This lacks the formality of wearing a tie, yet has a finished look. [2005] - Sharon Romm

Fenugreek seed has been used historically as an aphrodisiac and for male reproductive issues. Clinical trials of fenugreek with daily dose equivalents as low as a quarter teaspoon to two-thirds of a teaspoon were found to raise testosterone levels by about 10% within 3 months, accompanied by a rise in sex drive and arousal. Side benefits include an improvement in LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and short- and long-term blood sugar control (with actual fenugreek powder working better than fenugreek extract supplement). It can also make your armpits smell like maple syrup. (Really!) [2023] - Michael Greger

Should you floss before or after you brush? A randomized controlled trial on flossing sequence was performed to put to rest dueling intuitions. Flossing first won hands down. [2023] - Michael Greger

In 2000, researchers in Japan found that high consumption of green tea delayed the average age of cancer onset by 7.3 years and reduced breast cancer recurrence. Green tea extract supplements were shown to reduce the incidence of colorectal adenomas by over 50 percent in small pilot studies. In prostate cancer, green tea extracts block the progression of high-grade precancerous lesions. These studies are promising but highly preliminary, but green tea is one of the few chemopreventive tools that is a low-cost, natural food with no negative side effects. [2020] - Jason Fung

We currently recommend 2,000 IU of vitamin D in your multivitamin. We prefer a liquid vitamin D3. When trying to increase your bone density (and especially if you're taking extra calcium), we suggest taking a liquid vitamin K2 (MK7) supplement at around 120-240 mcg daily, on top of what is in your multivitamin. Make sure not to purchase a combination D3 and K2 supplement (the two nutrients will compete). Most physicians recommend taking 1,300 mg of calcium a day (including supplement and calcium-rich foods). Calcium cannot be absorbed at over 600 mg in a single serving. You don't have to worry about the studies where excess calcium caused arterial calcification, as long as you make sure to take your extra vitamin K2. [2019] - Mira Calton