Bergamot is a citrus fruit. It’s been grown almost exclusively on the sunny Calabrian hills in southern Italy, for over 200 years. Although it’s extremely bitter flavour has given it an inedible reputation, bergamot is used in the production of perfumes, cosmetics and medicines, on account of the powerful chemicals within.
The Science Bit
The primary bioactives found in bergamot are Naringin, Neohesperidin, Melitidine and Bruteridin. Research shows that these bioactives directly block cholesterol production and influence the fat processing enzymes in the liver, without causing interactions with conventional medications.
Our bergamot supplement Bergatone contains the pharmaceutical grade effective strength of bergamot fruit extract currently available on the market.
Research supporting Bergamot is growing all the time, rest assured we will always update you with the latest findings.
