Berberine MetX™ contains the clinically studied dosage of 500mg actual berberine (not berberine HCL) from Berberis aristata or the Indian Barberry. Berberine has been relied upon for generations in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Practice for Metabolic Support*.
Most Berberine sold is berberine HCL as the key ingredient. However the studies done with berberine do not use the berberine with the hydrochloride salt.
Berberine the ingredient has been studied for it's affect on metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is associated with extra weight around the middle or abdominal area. It is often associated with aging and what is called insulin resistance. In the Url link associated with this listing is a direct link to www.NIH.gov (National Institutes of Health) for further information on berberine.
****Note - all statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is NOT intended to DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.