Female Hormone Balancing with Nutrition [Infographic]
Menstrual cycles are governed by a group of hormones which ebb and flow at different times during the cycle. Subtle manipulations of diet and choosing different food groups at different times of the month can assist the body in achieving a natural and more harmonious cycle.
One such food group that can ease and support natural hormone production for females of reproductive age are essential fatty acids. The following infographic summarizes how essential fatty acids omega-3s and 6s can be altered in ratio during the female cycle to support production of either estrogen or progesterone.