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

October 8, 2026·45 min
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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-1s01:01 How Calocurb Was Developed02:52 Why We Have Bitter Taste Receptors in the Gut05:04 How Hops Extract May Affect Appetite Hormones05:47 What the Early Clinical Research Found07:09 How and When Calocurb Is Taken08:18 How It Differs From Other Weight Loss Supplements11:16 Calocurb vs. Prescription GLP-1s (Ozempic/Wegovy)12:08 What the Weight Loss Trial Found13:42 Appetite Hormones, Fat Loss, and Muscle14:13 Why Hunger Isn’t Just About Willpower16:10 Late-Night Snacking and Food Cravings19:17 How Practitioners Are Using Calocurb20:09 What Happens When You Stop a GLP-1? (Rebound Hunger)21:04 GLP-1 Microdosing and Midlife Weight22:03 Menopause, Metabolism, and Visceral Fat23:21 Can Calocurb Help After Stopping a GLP-1?24:37 Potential Side Effects25:37 GLP-1s, Weight Loss, and Diet Culture28:12 Why GLP-1s Changed the Willpower Conversation29:49 Why People Talk About “Food Noise”32:31 Is Taking a GLP-1 a Shortcut?35:00 What “Natural” Means in the Supplement Industry37:21 The Clinical Trials on Hunger and Cravings38:17 Why Researchers Studied Women Separately41:02 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 Accessibility46:15 The Connection Between Appetite and Food Noise47:16 Could It Affect Alcohol Cravings?49:46 What Calocurb Is Studying NextIN 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 firstDISCLAIMER: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.#GLP1 #Calocurb #WeightLoss #FoodNoise #NaturalGLP1  

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