Can a Plant Extract Trigger GLP-1 & Stop Food Noise?

Can a plant-based hops extract naturally trigger GLP-1, CCK, and PYY to curb appetite and stop food noise? Calocurb CEO Sarah Kennedy joins Melissa Magsaysay on Live + Well to break down the science of natural appetite control and perimenopause weight management.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 The Plant-Based Supplement Being Compared to GLP-1s
01:01 How Calocurb Was Developed
02:52 Why We Have Bitter Taste Receptors in the Gut
05:04 How Hops Extract May Affect Appetite Hormones
05:47 What the Early Clinical Research Found
07:09 How and When Calocurb Is Taken
08:18 How It Differs From Other Weight Loss Supplements
11:16 Calocurb vs. Prescription GLP-1s (Ozempic/Wegovy)
12:08 What the Weight Loss Trial Found
13:42 Appetite Hormones, Fat Loss, and Muscle
14:13 Why Hunger Isn’t Just About Willpower
16:10 Late-Night Snacking and Food Cravings
19:17 How Practitioners Are Using Calocurb
20:09 What Happens When You Stop a GLP-1? (Rebound Hunger)
21:04 GLP-1 Microdosing and Midlife Weight
22:03 Menopause, Metabolism, and Visceral Fat
23:21 Can Calocurb Help After Stopping a GLP-1?
24:37 Potential Side Effects
25:37 GLP-1s, Weight Loss, and Diet Culture
28:12 Why GLP-1s Changed the Willpower Conversation
29:49 Why People Talk About “Food Noise”
32:31 Is Taking a GLP-1 a Shortcut?
35:00 What “Natural” Means in the Supplement Industry
37:21 The Clinical Trials on Hunger and Cravings
38:17 Why Researchers Studied Women Separately
41:02 Who Should Avoid Calocurb?
41:28 Can You Take Calocurb With a GLP-1?
43:09 Does Drinking Beer Have the Same Effect as Hops Extract?
44:23 Cost and Accessibility
46:15 The Connection Between Appetite and Food Noise
47:16 Could It Affect Alcohol Cravings?
49:46 What Calocurb Is Studying Next

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'S LEARN:
• How hops-derived extract stimulates natural appetite hormones (GLP-1, CCK, PYY)
• What "food noise" is and why hunger is controlled by biology, not willpower
• What happens when stopping prescription GLP-1 medications like Ozempic or Wegovy
• How perimenopause and menopause impact metabolism, body composition, and weight
• Clinical findings on Calocurb, side effects, and who should consult a doctor first

DISCLAIMER:
This episode is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any prescription medication or supplement routine.

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