May help manage cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
No. Definitely not. Think of it as a potential helper, not a replacement. Talk to your doctor before trying it.
Nope. Completely different. The oil is for aroma, the extract is for health. Never ingest essential oils.
At least 4-6 weeks to show up on a blood test. Could take up to 3 months for the full effect.
Click through to the studies bar for the evidence base.
See the dosing guide below.
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Some ingredients build up over weeks. Others act fast.
The compound effect of consistent dosing.
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Some ingredients you feel. Others just work in the background.
Usually well-tolerated. Some people get mild stomach upset. Taking it with food almost always prevents this.
With a meal. Morning or evening, whatever is easier to remember. Consistency matters more than the specific time.
Yes. Bergamot is the citrus that gives Earl Grey its distinct flavor. But you'd need to drink a swimming pool's worth of tea to get the dose in one supplement.
Most research uses 1.0g daily. Below 0.5g, you're probably wasting money. Above 1.5g, no extra benefit. The curve plateaus. Safe upper limit ~ 2.0g.
Inhibits cholesterol synthesis, improves insulin sensitivity, and exhibits antioxidant effects.
While some studies suggest positive effects on cholesterol and blood sugar, the evidence is not yet conclusive. Larger, well-designed trials are needed to confirm these benefits and establish optimal dosing.
Bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia), a fragrant citrus fruit grown almost exclusively in the Calabria region of southern Italy.
Bergamot Extract interacts with other supplements and meds. The analyzer flags interactions, dose mismatches, and timing collisions across your whole list.
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