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Bergamot

Bergamot, Citrus bergamia, is a bitter citrus fruit grown mainly in Calabria in southern Italy. Its peel oil flavors Earl Grey tea.

Also listed as Citrus bergamia, Bergamot orange, Citrus Bergamot, Bergamot Extract

CardiovascularLongevityWeight ManagementGut HealthCognition

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

Cholesterol balanceCardiovascularStrongA3 studies
Oxidative stressLongevityStrongA3 studies
Blood sugarWeight ManagementModerateBNo linked study
Cellular health & agingLongevityModerateBNo linked study
Blood pressureCardiovascularSmallBNo linked study
Weight lossWeight ManagementSmallCNo linked study
All 8 rated effectsGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

Which bergamot are we talking about?

Bergamot is a citrus fruit associated with Calabria in southern Italy. Research distinguishes the polyphenols extracted from its juice from the essential oil used in aromatherapy. These preparations answer different questions. 1

Why study it for cholesterol?

Compounds including melitidin and brutieridin have prompted research into cholesterol production through the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase. This proposed mechanism does not establish that a bergamot product delivers the benefits of a statin. 2

Key studies

The most recent publications linked to Bergamot's ratings.

Biological effects of bergamot and its potential therapeutic use as an anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anticancer agent2023A network meta-analysis on the comparative effect of nutraceuticals on lipid profile in adults.2022Effect of bergamot on lipid profile in humans: A systematic review2020The synergistic effect of Citrus bergamia and Cynara cardunculus extracts on vascular inflammation and oxidative stress in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease2020Efficacy of bergamot: From anti‐inflammatory and anti‐oxidative mechanisms to clinical applications as preventive agent for cardiovascular morbidity, skin diseases, and mood alterations2019
All 6 studiesEvery publication linked to Bergamot

Why people take it

Cardiovascular24.7%
Essential Health16.5%
Weight Management15.3%
Longevity12.9%
Detox5.9%
Inflammation5.9%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Questions people ask

Is bergamot essential oil the same as a cholesterol supplement?

No. The clinical review separates essential-oil aromatherapy from juice-derived polyphenol supplements. 1

Do positive cholesterol results prove fewer heart attacks?

No. The reviewed trials mainly measured risk markers; clinical cardiovascular benefits remain unestablished. 3

Why not choose the highest milligram amount?

Extracts vary in their composition, so milligrams alone do not make them equivalent. 2

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