- Standardized polyphenol complex from bergamot fruit
- Natural ingredient with high pharmacological activity
- Supports lipid and carbohydrate metabolism
- Has strong antioxidant properties
- Exhibits hypoglycemic activity
- Promotes reduction of LDL cholesterol
Jarrow Formulas Citrus Bergamot is a dietary supplement that includes a highly concentrated bergamot orange fruit pulp extract. It exhibits antioxidant properties and has a positive effect on carbohydrate and lipid metabolism.
Bergamot orange ( Citrus bergamia Risso ) is a small citrus tree grown mainly in Italy. It bears round fruits with aromatic flesh. The extract extracted from it, standardized to contain five key polyphenols (neoerythrin, neohesperidin, naringin, melitidin and brutieridin), is a world-renowned therapeutic agent with antioxidant, hypoglycemic and hypocholesterolemic effects.
The polyphenols contained in the preparation exhibit antioxidant properties. They scavenge free radicals from the body and provide cells with robust protection against oxidative damage. They also contribute to improving the condition of the endothelium of blood vessels; they have anti-inflammatory and anti-edema effects. Scientific studies prove that a diet rich in polyphenols plays an important role in the prevention of civilization diseases.
The presented preparation has a beneficial effect on the lipid profile. It promotes the reduction of LDL cholesterol and the lowering of triglycerides, while promoting the elevation of the desired HDL cholesterol fraction. In a 12-week clinical study, bergamot pulp extract was shown to be effective even in patients who did not respond to treatment with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins), among the most popular and widely used anticholesterol drugs.
The presented preparation promotes regulation of carbohydrate metabolism. Scientists have delineated several mechanisms of action of bioactive substances present in bergamot pulp. It is believed that certain polyphenols may increase AMP kinase activity and improve glucose uptake. They are also likely to raise tissue insulin sensitivity and improve glucose tolerance.
In conclusion, Jarrow Formulas Citrus Bergamot is a formulation based on a natural raw material that can help stabilize carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. As a result, it benefits health and promotes a reduction in cardiovascular risk.
