FAQs | calocurb
How is 90 capsules the supply for 1 month? What is the daily dosage?
You can take up to a maximum of 4 calocurb capsules per day, just be sure to take 1-2 capsules one hour before meal or snack time. That’s why there are 90 capsules of willpower in every bottle.
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How does Calocurb work?
The active ingredient in Calocurb is Amarasate™ – a specific New Zealand grown hops flower extract developed by Plant & Food Research, the largest Crown Research Institute in New Zealand.
Calocurb’s hop flower extract contains high levels of alpha acids – a recognised bitter compound. Research has demonstrated that bitter compounds decrease calorie consumption. In clinical research, Calocurb has been shown to reduce calorie intake by around 20% at meal or snack time.
Calocurb’s patented capsule makes sure the hops flower extract is delivered and released directly in the small intestine where it’s most effective.
Is Calocurb a silver bullet for weight loss?
While Calocurb helps control appetite, there are no silver bullets or magic pills when it comes to sustainable weight loss.
However, when used in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle, Calocurb can be a reliable and effective tool to help reduce calorie intake and support those working towards weight management goals.
Is Calocurb safe to take?
A panel of five independent scientists recognized calocurb as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe). That’s not surprising considering Calocurb only contains three natural ingredients - hops flower, rosemary leaf and canola seed oil. None of which are associated with any long-term side effects.
That said, Calocurb is not intended for use by anyone under 18 years of age or for women who are trying to get pregnant, pregnant or breastfeeding.
As with any dietary supplement, concerned customers should consult their healthcare provider before using Calocurb. Especially those with a medical condition, who are taking medications, or have known adverse reactions or allergies.
How long does a Calocurb capsule last?
Most people will feel the effect of Calocurb for several hours after taking a capsule. That is why we recommend taking your 1st capsule at 9am to help you complete your fast.
How should I take Calocurb?
Calocurb is designed to work around you, so everyone's routine will be a little different. In your first order, we will supply you with an intermittent fasting schedule which includes when to take your Calocurb to get the best results.
We recommend taking 1-2 capsules at 9 am and fasting until noon. Having 1-2 Calocurb at 9 am will help you complete your fast with no hunger pangs. If needed, take 1-2 capsules at 5 pm, to control your portion sizes for dinner and don't feel like snacking in the evening. Your fasting window begins again at 8 pm.
Remember to keep up your fluid intake, lots of water and you can have black coffee and tea while you are fasting!
Can children take Calocurb?
Calocurb is not intended for use by anyone under 18 years of age or for women who are trying to conceive, are pregnant or breastfeeding. As with any dietary supplement, concerned customers should consult their healthcare provider before using Calocurb, especially:
- If you have a medical condition, if you are taking medications prescribed by your health care professional
- If you have any known adverse reactions or allergies
- If you have a chronic / long-term condition (for example diabetes or crohn’s disease)
- If you have acid reflux/gastritis or similar conditions, and are taking over the counter medications for these conditions
If any of the above apply to you consult with your Medical Health Professional before subscribing to Calocurb.
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What is intermittent fasting?
Intermittent fasting is a pattern of eating that switchesbetween periods of eating and not-eating (fasting).
Intermittent fasting is about when you eat, not what you eat. Don’t think about it like a conventional diet, it’s more like an eating pattern.
Calocurb helps you manage food cravings and works to support healthy appetite while fasting.
What is the best way to use Calocurb?
We recommend intermittent fasting while taking Calocurb.
Intermittent fasting is surprisingly simple and is helping people lose weight & live healthier.
To support you on your fasting journey, we designed a 100% plant-basedsupplement to curb those hunger pains!
How to start intermittent fasting?
The thing is ... you have already started!
Sleeping is a form of fasting& is even how breakfast earned its name (break-fast… get it?).
So let not brake that fast! See our Calocurb Amarasate Appetite Control & take charge of your fast!
To support you on your weight loss journey we designed a 100% plant-based supplement to keep you focused on your goals by curbing your appetite.
Now you can complete your fast with Calocurb. See our full fasting kit.
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Is Calocurb a fat burner?
Calocurb is designed to curb your appetite. Calocurb is not a fat burner.
Our product is instead a tool to help you stay focused on healthy eating without being tied down by hunger and cravings.
How does Calocurb work?
The active ingredient in Calocurb is Amarasate™ – a specific New Zealand grown hop flower extract developed by Plant & Food Research, the largest Crown Research Institute in New Zealand.
Calocurb’s hop flower extract contains high levels of alpha acids – a recognized bitter compound. Research has demonstrated that bitter compounds decrease calorie consumption. In clinical research Calocurb has been shown to reduce calorie intake by approximately 20% at meal or snack time.
Calocurb’s patented capsule makes sure the hop flower extract is delivered and released directly in the small intestine where it’s most effective.
Are there any side-effects of taking Calocurb?
Most people who try calocurb will experience no side effects. That said, individual physiological differences mean that some people may experience mild side effects associated with the biological effects of ingesting bitter compounds.
calocurb’s hop flower extract contains high levels of alpha – a recognised bitter compound. Research has demonstrated that bitter compounds support a feeling of fullness or satiety. With calocurb’s patent-pending capsule, the hop flower extract is delivered and, with the help of canola seed oil, released directly in the small intestine where it’s most effective.
In addition to supporting a feeling of fullness, bitter compounds can be associated with the effects of a mild laxative such as:
- Increased wind
- Stomach irritation
- Loose or more frequent bowel movements
- Indigestion
These are entirely normal reactions and demonstrate that the hops flower extract is having an effect.
Of those customers experiencing side effects, most report that these steadily reduce the longer they take calocurb. It can take the body time to adjust to regular doses of the extract - even if it is plant based and all natural.
For those whom calocurb just isn’t a good fit - we of course offer a 30-day money back guarantee, no questions asked so please get in touch.
Are there any long-term side-effects of taking calocurb?
A panel of five independent scientists recognised calocurb as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe). That’s not surprising considering calocurb only contains three common ingredients - hops flower, rosemary leaf and canola seed oil. None of which are associated with any long-term side effects.
Is Calocurb a fat burner?
Calocurb is designed to curb your appetite. Calocurb is not a fat burner.
Our product is instead a tool to help you stay focused on healthy eating without being tied down by hunger and cravings.
What future research do you have planned for Calocurb?
The next steps for Amarasate™ include trials across a sample of woman and research into the effectiveness of different dosages. For more information visit the Plant and Food website here.
Are there any clinical trials behind Calocurb?
A randomised, double-blind, placebo controlled cross-over trial of Amarasate™ across 19 healthy men demonstrated a calorie intake reduction of around 20% across meal and snack time. For more information visit the Plant and Food website here.
Is Calocurb FDA approved?
By law, the FDA does not approve dietary supplements. But, the FDA does regulate both dietary supplements and dietary ingredients. calocurb follows "current Good Manufacturing Practice" (cGMP) regulations requiring that manufacturers evaluate their products through testing identity, purity, strength, and composition.
Is Calocurb right for me?
Calocurb is not intended for use by anyone under 18 years of age or for women who are trying to conceive, are pregnant or breastfeeding. As with any dietary supplement, concerned customers should consult their healthcare provider before using calocurb, especially:
- If you have a medical condition, if you are taking medications prescribed by your health care professional
- If you have any known adverse reactions or allergies, If you have a chronic / long-term condition (for example diabetes or crohn’s disease)
- If you have acid reflux/gastritis or similar conditions, and are taking over the counter medications for these conditions
If any of the above apply to you consult with your Medical Health Professional before subscribing to calocurb.
What is the science behind Calocurb?
Calocurb activates a natural, evolutionary response in the body through a combination of 100% plant-based ingredients and patented, delayed-release capsule technology. We like to think of it as old science meeting new.
In developing calocurb, scientists at Plant & Food Research (New Zealand’s largest Crown Research Institute) worked on a six-year project to screen more than 900 plants to find the most effective, all-natural appetite suppressing compound.
A New Zealand hops flower extract came out on top and progressed through clinical testing, where it was shown to reduce calorie intake across meals and snacks by around 20% or a megajoule - that’s 240 calories or the equivalent or a muffin, donut or sandwich. We call this hops flower extract Amarasate – the active ingredient in calocurb.
calocurb works by activating ‘the bitter brake’, an evolutionary mechanism designed to help early humans steer clear of dangerous food. ‘The bitter brake’ occurs when bitter compounds (in this case, a hops flower extract) interact with specific receptors in the gut to send a ‘stop- eating signal’ to the brain.
Our partner’s at Plant & Food Research have also produced a snappy little video that demonstrates ‘the bitter brake’ in action and, if you’re interested in the properties, research and safety of hops flower in general, you can find more information at our healthcare professionals page.
The next step for Amarasate and the bitter brake is the peer review process and further trials – both are currently underway.
What if I do not notice a difference in appetite when taking Calocurb?
We always say that because everyone has a different physiological makeup then some will react differently to the biological affect of Amarasate™. If you are one of the few who have started taking Calocurb and are not seeing any difference in appetite simply try taking two capsules at the same time each day.
If still no luck after a couple of days please get in touch with us to speak to a wellness coach, sometimes all it takes is some experimenting to get into the right rhythm of when best to take your Calocurb.
What are the benefits of Calocurb?
Calocurb helps you say "NO THANK YOU" to those extra food temptations.
Calocurb works to reduce the levels of hunger and cravings.
In result, this decreases snacking and overeating - helping you stay focus on living a healthy lifestyle.
How do you know that calocurb is a vegetarian/gluten free product?
As a 100% plant-based, natural product, being verifiably vegetarian/gluten free is crucial for calocurb and our customers. We are proud to confirm that all our ingredients, including the capsule, are 100% plant-based and certifiably vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free.
What is the main active ingredient in Calocurb?
The active ingredient in calocurb is Amarasate™ extract – a New Zealand grown hops flower extract developed by Plant & Food Research, the largest Crown Research Institute in New Zealand.
Do the capsules themselves taste bitter?
Calocurb capsules are tasteless. Some customers may however notice a slight taste of hops on the breath after taking a capsule – similar to the taste of a hoppy craft beer.
Where does the Amarasate™ extract come from?
The Amarasate™ extract is derived from a specific hops flower variety grown commercially near Nelson in the South Island of New Zealand. It was developed by a team at Plant & Food Research, the largest Crown Research Institute in New Zealand.
Why canola oil?
Alongside our special capsule, canola seed oil helps the hops flower extract release directly in the small intestine where it gets to work. The canola oil in calocurb is certified GMO free, cold-pressed refined and sourced in the USA. We’ll have more to share about our oil ingredient in the future (hint – we’re researching a New Zealand sourced oil.)
What if I do not notice a difference in appetite when taking Calocurb?
We always say that because everyone has a different physiological makeup then some will react differently to the biological affect of Amarasate™. If you are one of the few who have started taking Calocurb and are not seeing any difference in appetite simply try taking two capsules at the same time each day.
If still no luck after a couple of days please get in touch with us to speak to a wellness coach, sometimes all it takes is some experimenting to get into the right rhythm of when best to take your Calocurb.
Will Calocurb give me jitters? Can I take it at night?
No to jitters - Yes to sleep!
Calocurb is 100% plant-based and is caffeine free. Taking Calocurb will not affect your sleep as it is an all natural supplement.
No chemicals. No heart races. No jitters. There are no nasties in our wee capsules!
If you experience late night snacking... we recommend taking one Calocurb at night to beat those pesky cravings.
Can I do a one-off purchase instead of a subscription?
We get it – sometimes we just want to try it first! Calocurb is now available as a 1-time purchase. Try now
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Why subscription?
When researching weight management routines we found that an alarming number get off to a great start but soon drop off back into old habits. Sound familiar?
The monthly subscription offers you a convenient and no hassle way to receive your Calocurb, just when you need it. Now you can get you into a routine and get support to stop YO YO dieting. Snoozing or cancelling at any time is easy too through your dashboard.
If I need to contact someone about my subscription or the product where do I go?
We suggest you drop us an email at hello@calocurb.com and one of our helpful team members will be able to answer your question or solve the issue you are experiencing.
If I no longer want the product is it easy to cancel or pause my subscription?
We would be sad to see you go but cancelling your subscription is really easy. All you need to do is log into your dashboard and select Delivery Schedule. Here you can also snooze your subscription for up to 4 weeks or get your next subscription sent the next day.
What if I need to update my credit card details or delivery address?
You can manage both these in the 'account' section. If you are having trouble send us an email at hello@calocurb.com.
How long am I locked into a subscription for?
Subscriptions can be paused, skipped or cancelled at any time
What if this product does not work for me?
We offer a 30-day trial period. If you're not happy with the product by day 30, please contact us at hello@calocurb.com and we will work through the returns and refund process with you. We do not currently cover shipping for returns.
I used a discount code to purchase my first subscription. Will the discount apply to all my future orders too?
Nice job on the discount! Your discount is valid for your first subscription only.
Can I use more than one discount code at a time?
Nice try but the calocurb checkout will only process one discount per subscription.
How much is shipping?
We use DHL as our shipping service and all orders are shipped from our fulfilment warehouse in Florida, USA.
Orders to the UK or Ireland include paid duty fees. No additional charges will occur.
Shipping fees are based on delivery location.
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How long will my order take to arrive?
Once your order has been fulfilled it usually takes 6-8 working days depending on where you are in the USA
Canada: 6-10 days
UK: 7-14 days
Singapore: 7-14 days
Do you ship internationally?
Currently we ship within USA and Canada, as well as shipping to the UK, Ireland and Singapore. Our shipping fee includes and cover duties incurred on any orders if stopped at International Customs.
How will I know when my order is on its way?
All orders are sent with 'Track & Trace'. We'll send a dispatch email with your tracking number at the time your order is packed and ready to go. Tracking should then update within 48 hours after being shipped with an estimated delivery date for the order.
Do you deliver to PO boxes?
We do! Please allow an extra day or two for delivery.
What about returns?
We offer a 30-day trial period. If you're not happy with the product by day 30, please contact us at hello@calocurb.com and we will work through the returns and refund process with you.
Please note that for your first month if you have tried calocurb and are not satisfied you can return for a refund, so get in touch. We will refund subsequent month subscriptions if returned within 30 days unopened and in original condition. Learn more about our returns policy here.
What is Fasting?
Intermittent fasting is not eating during certain hours of the day to support a multitude of health benefits.
In the simplest of terms – each day consists of a pattern that switches between periods of eating and not eating.
This ancient eating technique is surprisingly simple, doable, and is helping millions of people achieve healthy weight management and live healthier.
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We want to see you succeed, so we would recommend the most popular style of fasting, the ‘16:8’.Put simply, you fast for 16 hours a day and limit your daily eating to 8 hours. This method is easy to start and sustainable for long term health goals. There are many other options, such as 18:6, 20:4, and so on, but we suggest you start slowly and let your body get used to fasting.
What is the 16:8?
Put simply, the 16:8 is a popular style of fasting where you fast for 16 hours a day and limit your daily eating to 8 hours. This method is easy to start and sustainable for long term health goals. There are many other options, such as 18:6, 20:4, and so on, but we suggest you start slowly and let your body get used to fasting.
Does fasting count when I am asleep?
Yes, sleeping is a form of fasting & is even how breakfast earned its name(break-fast… get it?)
What happens when you fast?
When we stop eating, your brain signals your body to start to burn the stored energy, first in the liver (glucose), and then in your excess
body fat. Fat is essentially the body’s stored food energy – in times of low food availability, stored food is naturally released to fill the void.
What are the benefits of fasting?
There is a multitude of benefits associated with fasting:
- Fasting Supports Healthy Weight Management - Intermittent fasting supports a healthy metabolic rate, good energy levels, and beneficial fat metabolism.
- Fasting Supports Brain Health & The Nervous System - Reduces oxidative stress.
- Fasting Supports Cardiovascular & Optimal Health - New research suggests fasting may support healthy cholesterol levels & heart health.
Additionally, Fasting helps with healthy blood sugar and insulin levels, achieving a state of ketosis, Mental clarity and focus, cell regeneration
What are the simple things I can do while fasting to make it easier?
• Drink water with electrolytes. It’s important to keep hydrated throughout the day to avoid dizziness and headaches while fasting.
• Drink coffee & herbal tea. You don’t have to kick that coffee habit while fasting. You can drink caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee – black coffee is preferable however a splash of milk will not break your fast. You can have unlimited unflavoured herbal tea during your fasting period - woohoo!
• Break your fast gently and eat well in between your fasting periods to make the most of your body’s amazing metabolic process.
And naturally, take Calocurb. Calocurb is clinically researched to support food cravings and appetite management during fasting
Can I change the way I fast?
Yes definitely! Adjust and adapt! Nothing is written in stone, and you can dictate your own fasting schedule. Another option for those
who do not like to skip breakfast is that you can eat between 9 am and 5 pm - starting your 8hr eating window at 9 am.
I’m worried about how hungry I’ll get
Your hunger will come in waves but will not persist. Drinking lots of water and staying busy during a fast is very helpful! As the body
becomes accustomed to fasting, it starts to burn its stores of fat, which helps suppress hunger.
Taking Calocurb throughout the day will also help manage your hunger as you fast, and your appetite so you don’t binge when you
enter your eating window.
Who is suitable for intermittent fasting?
Although intermittent fasting brings plenty of health benefits and advantages, fasting is not for everyone. There are some reasons
you need to consider when attempting to try intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting carries certain risks. While fasting, the normal
amount of vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients might not be ingested adequately. Fasting is not recommended for those:
- severely malnourished or underweight
- under eighteen years of age
- pregnant and breastfeeding
Others should also be cautious when fasting but do not necessarily need to avoid it. It is important to seek the advice of a health-care
professional before attempting therapeutic fasting for those who:
- have gout
- are taking medications
- have type 1 or type 2 diabetes
- have gastroesophageal reflux disease
