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Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

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

Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition

Optimal Living Daily LLC

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.4671 Ratings

🗓️ 28 November 2025

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

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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0:23.6

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0:26.8

It's another Q&A edition of Optimal Health Daily, and I'm Dr. Neil Malick.

0:32.0

Hey there, happy Friday, and welcome to another Q&A edition of Optimal Health Daily,

0:35.9

where I answer your health questions related to

0:38.9

fitness, diet and nutrition, and lots more. You send in the questions, and I answer them for you.

0:44.6

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0:55.6

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0:59.9

Now, if you're outside of the U.S., we'll email you a digital copy.

1:02.2

Now, I'll tell you how to send in a question at the end.

1:06.7

But for now, let's hear today's question as we optimize your life. Today's question came via email.

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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