On hisWeb site, Michael J. Ellis, the creator of Metabolife 3567, explains how in 1989 he created this herbal concoction. Ellis combined 18 herbs to create a formula to help his father during his battle with bone cancer. Ellis was trying to help his father regain energy to enjoy the remainder of his life. According to the label, the active ingredients in one Metabolife 3567 caplet are chromium piccolinate, guarana and ma huang concentrate. Guarana is a naturally-occurring caffeine.
Caffeine is a known diuretic, mild stimulant and appetite-suppressant.
The caffeine suppresses the appetite and rids the body of water weight, then the combination of ma huang and caffeine speeds up the heart to give the feeling of added energy. Metabolite Metabolite, a similar product produced by a company called AIM, is widely marketed through pyramid-type schemes. HCA is a close relative of citric acid, the component that gives oranges, lemons, limes and other citrus fruits their characteristic tart flavor. Citric acid is a common substance. HCA, however, is found in only a few plant species.