Does citrus bergamot really work?

Several studies have shown that bergamot may help to reduce overall cholesterol and “bad” LDL cholesterol. It may also help to increase “good” HDL cholesterol and has the potential to be an effective supplement to cholesterol drugs.

Is Citrus bergamot safe to take?

When taken by mouth: Bergamot OIL is LIKELY SAFE for most people in the small amounts found in food. Bergamot EXTRACT is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken by mouth as a medicine, short-term. Side effects of bergamot extract are generally mild and may include dizziness, muscle cramps, or heartburn.

What time of day is best to take citrus bergamot?

The recommended dose to reap the benefits of bergamot’s cardioprotective and other benefits is 500-1000 mg of standardized bergamot in tablet form once or twice each day before meals. The best results have been reported by people who took the supplement twice each day for 90 days.

How long can you take citrus bergamot?

In vitro mechanistic studies have provided evidence that polyphenols from the bergamot can alter the function of AMPK and pancreatic cholesterol ester hydrolase (pCEH). The use of bergamot in multiple clinical trials has consistently shown that it is well tolerated in studies ranging from 30 days to 12 weeks.

Should you take citrus bergamot on an empty stomach?

No problems whatsoever if taken with a large meal to help absorb, but definitely don’t recommend to take before bed or on an empty stomach.

What drugs interact with bergamot?

Bergamot might decrease blood sugar. Diabetes medications are also used to lower blood sugar. Taking bergamot along with diabetes medications might cause your blood sugar to go too low.

Should Citrus bergamot be taken on empty stomach?

There is no general guideline on how to take bergamot supplements for high cholesterol, but it is recommended to take bergamot extract in 500 Mg capsules, on an empty stomach once or twice a day for a month. After that you can take the capsule once a day to keep bergamot in the blood.

Does bergamot cause weight loss?

As per research, the citrus extract derived from bergamot that gives Earl Gray its distinct flavour could play a significant role in weight loss.

Is citrus bergamot a statin?

The conclusion to these studies is that Bergamot BPF lowers total cholesterol and LDL and increases HDL the same as a statin but lowers triglycerides substantially more than a statin while eliminating many of the side effects cause statin medications.