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Many women use seed cycling – eating different seeds during each menstrual phase – to balance hormones and manage conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome. Although there is limited evidence for seed cycling, experts note that a fiber- and nutrient-rich diet may benefit hormonal health. Nutrition may have a large effect on hormones related to the menstrual cycle, said Kyle Graham, M.D., a board-certified OBGYN at Obstetrics and Gynecology of San Jose, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group. A nutritious diet high in protein and iron is vital for a healthy menstrual cycle. “Anecdotally, many women can attest to various foods that worsen period cramps, premenstrual syndrome, fatigue, and various other symptoms related to menses,” said Dr. Graham. “Avoiding the foods that make symptoms worse – processed foods, synthetic additives, and alcohol – is imperative to a healthy cycle.”
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