Seed Cycling 101: The Ultimate Guide to Balancing Hormones
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- PMS: Lignans found in flaxseeds help balance hormones throughout your menstrual cycle, leading to decreased PMS symptoms.⁴
- Menopause: The precipitous drop in estrogen levels during menopause can be counterbalanced by the lignans in sesame seeds.⁵
- Coming off the pill: After suppressing hormone production, seed cycling can help get your progesterone levels back on track with zinc-rich pumpkin seeds.⁶
- Perimenopause: As hormones fluctuate when you approach menopause, estrogen and progesterone support can help ease symptoms.⁷
- Postmenopause: Sesame seeds have been shown to improve blood lipids, antioxidant status, and sex hormones in postmenopausal women.
- PCOS: Seed cycling can help support missing periods and balance out the blood sugar imbalances that are often at the heart of PCOS.
- Acne: Pumpkin seeds include vitamin E, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are all essential for healthy glowing skin.⁸
- PMDD: The mood balancing effects of omega-3 fatty acids can help right hormones for those suffering from PMDD.⁹
- Preconception/TTC: Getting your hormones right before you’re trying to conceive can give you a better chance of getting pregnant.
¹ Endocrine System Overview - Healthline ² Hormone Imbalance - Lucas Research ³ PMID: 22972295 ⁴ PMID: 8077314 ⁵ PMID: 16614415 ⁶ The potential of pumpkin seeds as a functional food ingredient: A review ⁷ PMID: 16614415 ⁸ PMID: 25120566 ⁹ PMID: 23642943 ¹⁰ PMID: 31130604 ¹¹ PMID: 23859042 ¹² Nutritional and therapeutic potential of sunflower seeds: a review ¹³ PMID: 26853814
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