HUNGER AND CRAVINGS

When your stomach is empty, your body produces a hormone known as ghrelin, which signals the brain to tell your body that you are hungry. Once your body has consumed enough food, it produces leptin through its fat cells, which triggers a satiety effect to notify the brain that you are full.

The issue with this is that as you consume more, your body creates more fat cells which causes an overabundance of leptin to be released in your body. This creates leptin resistance and makes leptin ineffective at regulating hunger control and the feeling of being full.

THC mimics the effects of ghrelin and acts on the same cannabinoid receptors in the body to trigger hunger – whether you are actually hungry or not. THC can also trigger the body to release more leptin, making it even harder for your body to control hunger and can lead to overeating, which can have negative effects such as insulin spikes, weight gain, lethargy, and more.

MunchAssist combines select ingredients that work to target these pain points.

Gymnema Sylvestre contain Gymnemic acids, which is best known for its effects on preventing the taste buds from being activated by sugar molecules, and limiting the absorption of these molecules by the intestines. This helps to limit cravings for sweets and regulating blood glucose levels by reducing the absorption of sugar into cells. Our formula contains 25% Gymnemic acid making it more concentrated than others in the market.

Dandelion root helps with water retention, which supports bloating and gas control. It is also known to have a satiate effect, which may be helpful during the munchies and late night cravings by making you feel fuller faster.

5-HTP has been shown to help regulate food intake, especially carbohydrates as well as aid in weight loss. 5-HTP is an immediate precursor to serotonin, which plays a vital role in regulating appetite, body temperature, mood, and the secretion of various hormones.

During food consumption (especially sweets and sugar), your body’s natural response is to raise insulin levels to help bring nutrients to your cells. During this process, the amino acid Tryptophan (one of the 9 essential amino acids our body needs) is not absorbed and instead is sent to the brain to signal the release of serotonin (the happy neurotransmitter), causing a feeling of satisfaction.