In this episode of Health Under the Hood, we sit down with Dr. Ed Walker, a scientist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute’s Plant & Food Research group, who’s spent the last 13 years studying one of the most universal human experiences: hunger. With the curiosity of a researcher and the heart of a guide, Dr. Walker unpacks the science behind “food noise,” cravings, and why our relationship with food can feel so complicated… and how it doesn’t have to stay that way.
Dr. Walker takes us inside the discovery of Calocurb (Amarasate®), a New Zealand hops-based nutraceutical that taps into the same GLP-1 pathway made famous by medications like Wegovy and Zepbound. We explore why this plant-based approach is generating so much buzz, how it may help calm hunger naturally, and what people should know if they’re hesitant about prescriptions or looking for a gentler “step-down” option instead of or after injectables.
Together, we look at the future of plant-based therapeutics, the expanding world of metabolic health tools, and the simple but profound idea at the center of Dr. Walker’s work: when we change our relationship with food, we change our health.
If you’ve ever wished your cravings were quieter, or wanted a science-backed, natural way to support healthier choices, this episode is for you. Tune in and get curious under the hood with us.
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To learn more about Calocurb, visit https://www.calocurb.com/ or follow along on Instagram and Facebook. .
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