Hormones / Period & Cycle Nutrition
Period & Cycle Nutrition
Iron, cravings, and eating across the menstrual cycle.
Does DIM (Diindolylmethane) Help Balance Estrogen During Your CycleLooking at how DIM affects estrogen metabolism to see if it lives up to cycle-balancing claims.
Can Soy Isoflavones Affect Your Menstrual Cycle Before MenopauseWhat the phytoestrogen research on daidzein and genistein suggests about eating soy while still cycling.
Key nutrient guides
Foods high in ironIron is a core component of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen through the blood. Steady iron intake supports energy levels and endurance.
Foods high in magnesiumMagnesium is involved in hundreds of enzymatic reactions, including energy production, muscle relaxation, and sleep quality, which ties into recovery.
Foods high in vitamin B6Vitamin B6 supports amino acid metabolism, red blood cell formation, and neurotransmitter production, which ties into steady mood and energy.
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Cortisol & StressMeal timing, caffeine, and the foods that raise or quiet cortisol.