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# Hormone-Balancing Seed Mixes
Yo' Nuts' 'Seed Cycling Blend' Manages Estrogen and Progesterone

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-11-28 | Lifestyle
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seed-cycling
References: [thethirty.byrdie](https://thethirty.byrdie.com/seed-cycling-hormones) & [yonuts.au](https://yonuts.com.au/product/seed-cycling-blend/)

Beyond natural fertility communities, "seed cycling" is emerging as a way for women to balance their hormones simply by [eating certain kinds of seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ehl-ingredients) depending on where they are in their menstrual cycle. As seeds have different ratios of essential fatty acids, vitamins and nutrients that support the production and release of hormones, this method can help to manage everything from the [symptoms of PMS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suku-vitamins-pms) to bloating, mood swings and other hormone-related issues.

For an estrogen boost during their menstrual and follicular phases, women are encouraged to eat flaxseed and pumpkin seeds. During the second half of one's cycle, sunflower and sesame seeds are beneficial for supporting [healthy progesterone levels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovii).

To simplify this method of eating seeds for consumers, Yo' Nuts offers a Seed Cycling Blend, noting it "Sounds woo-woo we know, we promise it’s not. Tap into the cycles of life and the seeds do the rest."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 33% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Seed Cycling:** Seed cycling is gaining popularity as a natural method to balance hormones by consuming specific seeds depending on the menstrual cycle.
- **Hormone-balancing Foods:** The concept of eating certain seeds to manage hormone-related issues is part of a larger trend towards using food as a tool for hormonal wellness.
- **Personalized Hormone Management:** Seed cycling highlights the growing demand for personalized approaches to hormone management that empower individuals to take control of their own health.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Natural Health and Wellness:** The natural health and wellness industry can capitalize on the increasing demand for hormone-balancing products, such as seed mixes, to help consumers address hormone-related concerns in a holistic way.
- **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore incorporating hormone-balancing seed mixes into their product offerings to meet the growing demand for functional and health-promoting foods.
- **Healthtech:** Healthtech companies can develop innovative tools and apps that utilize data and personalized recommendations to help individuals track and manage their hormonal health, including seed cycling.

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