{"id":168924,"date":"2024-02-04T02:33:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T09:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=168924"},"modified":"2024-02-02T11:04:29","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T18:04:29","slug":"does-bergamot-lower-cholesterol-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/does-bergamot-lower-cholesterol-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Bergamot Lower Cholesterol Levels?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Bergamot, which you may know if you dabble in essential oils or drink Earl Grey tea, is a citrus fruit primarily found in the Calabria region of Southern Italy. That area of Italy has a long tradition of using bergamot in folk medicine to treat fevers and infections. In recent years, researchers have examined bergamot\u2019s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which indicate that it may help lower total cholesterol<\/strong> levels.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to clinical trials that involved oral administration of bergamot, it may help reduce total cholesterol<\/a> and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the bad one). Other lab studies indicate that bergamot\u2019s polyphenols may influence enzymes that relate to cholesterol metabolism. In fact, a systematic review of 12 studies found that supplementing with bergamot demonstrated the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n An additional eight trials found that bergamot was able to increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (good cholesterol). The studies revealed a potential dose-dependent effect and synergy with statins. That means that bergamot could be an alternative for dyslipidemia, especially in statin-intolerant people. In fact, one study found that bergamot fruit extract reduced overall cholesterol levels<\/a> in liver cells. Although it didn\u2019t block the enzyme involved with making cholesterol, it did limit cholesterol absorption in intestinal cells.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is one component in bergamot fruit extract, neohesperidin, which studies found decreased the activity of the enzyme responsible for cholesterol production. Additionally, neohesperidin boosted the function of another enzyme related to cholesterol management. Clinical studies suggest that cholesterol levels may reduce after weeks of regular bergamot supplementation. The effects may last one to six months, depending on lifestyle factors and personal biology. The time it takes for bergamot to work its magic may vary among individuals, and you should consult your healthcare professional about supplementation if you suffer from high cholesterol<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Determining how much bergamot to take to manage cholesterol levels will depend on a few things. The form of bergamot, such as extract, oil, supplement, the concentration<\/a> of bergamot, and the individual\u2019s overall health, including underlying conditions. In studies, typical doses ranged from 150 milligrams (mg) to 1,500 mg of extract daily. Unfortunately, the best form of bergamot for managing cholesterol is still unclear. Different forms of the fruit, including extracts, juices, or supplements are the available forms, at least in the clinical studies confirming their efficacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In certain cases, bergamot may cause side effects, which are detailed below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Containing powerful polyphenols and flavonoids, bergamot may help lower total cholesterol and triglycerides and raise good cholesterol.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":168925,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,50,61],"tags":[2284,2322,2494,2523,2566,2579,2609,2828,3728,4600,5285,7661,8680,1968,9110,2073,9568,2082],"yoast_head":"\nCan Bergamot Improve Cholesterol?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How Long Does It Take For Bergamot To Lower Cholesterol?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How Much Bergamot Is Necessary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Are There Side Effects?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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