3204: What is Seed Cycling? The Benefits of Seed Cycling and How to Seed Cycle on Hormone Health

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🗓️ 28 November 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3204: Dr. Neal Malik breaks down the science and skepticism behind seed cycling, a trending natural approach aimed at supporting hormonal balance through diet. With a focus on women with PCOS, he highlights how specific seeds may influence estrogen and progesterone levels, offering a low-risk option worth exploring. Quotes to ponder: "Seed cycling is based on the idea that consuming specific types of seeds during different phases of a woman’s menstrual cycle will help support hormonal balance." "Flaxseeds are high in omega-3 fats. Omega-3 fats can help reduce inflammation throughout the body." "Sunflower seeds and sesame seeds are high in vitamin E and a mineral called selenium, which may help balance progesterone levels." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:26.8	It's another Q&A edition of Optimal Health Daily, and I'm Dr. Neil Malick.
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1:13.3	Coach Hannah writes,
1:14.6	What are the data surrounding seed cycling?
1:17.6	And for those who see benefits from seed cycling, how do they do it properly?
1:21.7	Thanks.
1:23.0	Thank you for taking the time to send in your question, Coach Hannah.
1:26.9	Seed cycling is not a widely accepted practice among most health care providers at this time.
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