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Seed Cycling for Hormonal Balance

health · easy · 2 minutes daily for 3+ months

What is Seed Cycling for Hormonal Balance?

Consume specific ground seeds aligned with menstrual cycle phases to modulate estrogen and progesterone through phytoestrogen lignans, zinc, selenium, and vitamin E. A 2023 RCT showed significant improvements in FSH, LH, and progesterone in women with PCOS over 12 weeks.

Is there evidence for it?

EVIDENCEmoderate

How do you do Seed Cycling for Hormonal Balance?

  1. 1.Days 1-14 (follicular phase): eat 1 tbsp each of ground flaxseed and pumpkin seeds daily
  2. 2.Days 15-28 (luteal phase): eat 1 tbsp each of ground sesame seeds and sunflower seeds daily
  3. 3.Grind seeds fresh or store pre-ground in the freezer to preserve delicate omega-3 oils
  4. 4.Add to smoothies, yogurt, or oatmeal — heat destroys some beneficial compounds so eat raw
  5. 5.If no period, use the lunar cycle as a guide: new moon = day 1 follicular, full moon = day 15 luteal

How long does it take?

2 minutes daily for 3+ months.

Is it hard to start?

easy.

Source: Abshirini et al. (2023) Food Science & Nutrition RCT, Dr. Jolene Brighten, functional medicine protocols
hormones · estrogen · progesterone · pcos · menstrual-cycle · phytoestrogen
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