Phasey: Seed Cycling for Hormone Balance

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What is seed cycling?

Seed cycling is a growing trend claimed to help regulate periods, reduce acne, treat polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, and infertility, and ease symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, night sweats, fatigue, and mood swings. It involves eating flax, pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower seeds at different times of the month to balance certain hormones.

 

How does it work?

The most common method instructs women to eat 1-2 tablespoons of freshly ground flax and pumpkin seeds per day (to regulate levels of omega 3s, magnesium, manganese, and zinc) for the first 13–14 days of their menstrual cycle, which is known as the follicular and menstrual phases.

During the second half of their cycle, which is known as the luteal and ovulatory phases, seed cyclers eat 1-2 tablespoons of ground sunflower and sesame seeds per day (to regulate levels of vitamin E, vitamins B1 and B6, magnesium, manganese, and selenium) until the first day of their next period when their cycle starts again.

For menopausal and postmenopausal women without a regular menstrual cycle, it’s often recommended to use the phases of the moon as a guide to cycle dates, with day one of their cycle falling on the new moon.

 

Other benefits of seeds:

All four seeds are rich in fiber, manganese, magnesium, copper, thiamine, vitamin E, and healthy fats. These nutrients are vital to good health, including reproductive health. Flax, sesame, and sunflower seed intake has been linked to improvements in heart disease risk factors, such as high cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Additionally, flax, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds may protect against breast cancer. Flax seeds have also been associated with improved blood sugar control, while pumpkin seed oil may aid prostate and urinary disorders.

 

Interested in starting your own seed cycling journey? Let's help you get started!

Phasey Seed Cycle (Phases 3 + 4): https://iambetter.co/products/sesame-sunflower-seed-cycle

Phasey Seed Cycle (Phases 1 + 2): https://iambetter.co/products/pepita-flax-seed-cycle-blend

 

 

 

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