JUVIA contains our unique natural plant-based ingredient ERME, which is derived from barley. It’s uniquely formulated to activate the natural digestive enzymes in the grain, which help break down carbohydrates before they can cause problems. JUVIA is made up of barley malt extract and preservative (potassium sorbate) and is specially prepared at carefully controlled temperatures to preserve the activity of the 15+ enzymes that germinating barley contains. As far as we're aware, it's the only product in the world that does this as in other malted barley products the enzymes are destroyed during the malting process. These enzymes are what make the magic work in your gut!