Seed cycling just got a whole lot easier. 

Seed cycling is a practice of consuming a mix of seeds during different phases of the menstrual cycle to support hormone health and symptoms associated with premenstrual syndrome, polycystic ovarian syndrome, perimenopause and more. The practice typically involves taking flax seeds and pumpkin seeds during the menstruation and follicular phase and taking sesame seeds and sunflower seeds during the ovulation and luteal phase.

“Flax seeds have been linked to changes in estrogen metabolism, which might benefit symptoms of PMS or menopause,” said Dr. Cornelia Hainer, head of science at cycle syncing app Clue. “Pumpkin seeds are rich in zinc, which may be associated with reduced menstrual cramps. Sunflower seeds are high in vitamin E (12) that is suggested to be an antioxidant critical to promoting fertility.”

While seed cycling has started gaining traction — it receives 24,700 average monthly searches growing 16.3 percent since last year, according to Spate — experts say that it is a holistic health practice that has not been heavily researched. The concept is primarily based on known benefits of each seed and anecdotal evidence.

“While these nutrients sound promising, there’s no clinical research showing that timing your seed intake according to your cycle [aka seed cycling] has any specific benefit, and further research is needed,” Hainer said.

However, many users find the practice helpful. On social media and in brand reviews, several seed cyclers report less cramping, improved mood, stronger libido and more regular periods, but the practice is very tedious and time consuming. It requires collecting a large amount of seeds each month and finding ways to consume them each day. Now, several brands are launching products to make the process a bit easier. 

“Seed cycling, once a fringe, DIY protocol, is beginning to show signs of mainstream adoption,” said Rachel Hirsch, founder of Wellness Growth Ventures. “Despite early traction and rising consumer interest, we are still in the very early innings.…The conversation is largely happening on TikTok and in wellness creator circles — not in venture portfolios, not in clinical research and not at scale.”

She continued: “I think the consumer is ready…[but] until investment flows into this category with the same urgency we’ve seen in gut health or sleep, cycle syncing will remain a wellness footnote instead of a foundational shift in how women live and care for their bodies.”

Here, a look at four brands disrupting the women’s health space by taking the concept of seed cycling to the next level. 

Funk It Wellness Seed Cycling Kit (one-month supply), $39, available at funkitwellness.com

Funk It Wellness’ Seed Cycling Kit comes with two bags of seeds for a one-month supply. The Nurture bag features ground pumpkin seeds and flax seeds for the menstrual and follicular phase, approximately days one through 14. The Radiate bag features ground sesame and sunflower seeds for the ovulation and luteal phase, approximately days 15 to 28. According to the brand, the kit can support irregular cycles, symptoms associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, fertility and general cycle health. Rather than having to source and grind the seeds, Funk It Wellness’ kit can be consumed on a variety of foods. On TikTok, Funk It Wellness users have used the kits in smoothies or as a topping on salads or yogurt bowls. The brand also sells Cycle Bites, $55, a food-based daily multivitamin that also supports hormone health. 

Two Moons Health Seed Cycling Capsules (two-month supply), $90, available at twomoonshealth.co

Two Moon Health’s Seed Cycling Capsules, which come in a two-month supply, makes cycle syncing easier than ever before. Rather than offering it as a food source, its version comes in an easy-to-consume capsule. The Zest capsules, for days one to 14, feature organic flax and organic pumpkin seeds, while the Zen capsules, for days 15 to 28, feature organic sesame and sunflower seeds, and organic psyllium seed husk and organic chasteberry. According to the brand, this supplement system could support hormone balance, hormonal acne and ease symptoms of premenstrual syndrome, perimenopause and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. 

Beeya Wellness Seed Cycling (one-month supply), $55, available at beeyawellness.com

In its Seed Cycling kit, Beeya has ground its seeds into two bags. The Phase 1 Blend, for days one to 14, features organic flax seeds, organic pumpkin seeds, organic hemp seeds and organic chamomile powder. The Phase 2 Blend, for days 15 to 28, features organic sesame, sunflower and hemp seeds and organic chamomile powder. According to the brand, this kit helps balance estrogen and progesterone to their optimal levels to support overall hormone health throughout the entire cycle. 

Moon Cycle Seed Company Seed Cycling Kit (one-month supply), $60, available at mooncycleseedco.com

Moon Cycle Seed Company also breaks its formula down into two versions: one for days one to 14 using pumpkin and flax seeds, and one for days 15 to 28 using sunflower and sesame seeds. Moon Cycle’s version features the seed whole, rather than ground up, so it can be used in a variety of ways. On its website, Moon Cycle offers a variety of recipes that feature the seeds, including guacamole, pumpkin pie overnight oats, pastas and cakes.