The short version
Berberine is a yellow plant compound found in the roots and stems of several shrubs. “HCL” means hydrochloride, a form that mixes easily and is common in supplements.
Where it comes from
Plants such as barberry have been used in traditional wellness practice for a very long time. Today the compound is purified and added to formulas as berberine HCL.
Why it is in Gelacept
The brand describes berberine HCL as studied in connection with glucose and metabolic pathways.* That fits the words printed on the bottle: supports glucose metabolism, metabolic health and weight management.* It sits beside banaba leaf and cinnamon bark, two other names often linked with metabolic balance.
How to read the label
The label lists berberine HCL, and the supplement facts on your bottle show the exact amount per serving. Follow the serving directions printed there.
Keep reading
Our guide what berberine is and why people talk about it goes deeper.