What Is Seed Cycling and Why Is It Trending?

Seed cycling is a growing wellness trend, and for good reason. As more women seek natural ways to balance their hormones, reduce PMS symptoms, and support their menstrual health, seed cycling has emerged as a simple, food-based solution with deep nutritional benefits.

What Is Seed Cycling?

Seed cycling is the practice of consuming specific seeds at different phases of your menstrual cycle to support hormonal balance. The most common seeds used are:

• Flax seeds and Pumpkin seeds during the Follicular Phase (Day 1–14)
• Sesame seeds and Sunflower seeds during the Luteal Phase (Day 15–28)

These seeds are rich in lignans, zinc, magnesium, omega-3s, and other micronutrients that support the body’s natural hormone production and detox pathways.

Benefits of Seed Cycling

• Supports estrogen balance and detoxification
• Aids progesterone production
• Reduces PMS symptoms like bloating, mood swings, acne
• Improves cycle regularity
• Supports skin health and digestion

Is There Science Behind It?

While seed cycling doesn’t have large-scale clinical trials, many of the nutrients in these seeds are well-documented in hormonal health research. For example, flax seeds have been shown to positively influence estrogen metabolism, and sunflower seeds are rich in vitamin E and selenium, which support hormonal detoxification.

Why Is It Trending in India?

With rising awareness around PCOS, PMS, and hormonal imbalance in India — especially among young women — seed cycling offers a natural, non-invasive method to support the body. Plus, seeds are easy to add to Indian meals like rotis, smoothies, chutneys, or raita.

How Tvara Makes It Easier

Tvara Superfoods has crafted perfectly balanced blends — Tvara Rise (for the first half) and Tvara Root (for the second half) — so you don’t have to measure or guess. One scoop a day is all you need.

Ready to feel in sync with your cycle? Start your seed-powered ritual today.