Bergamot Standardized Extract — 500 mg — 60 Vegan Capsules — Healthy Cholesterol Levels & Cardiovascular Support*
LifeSource Vitamins Bergamot Standardized Extract features Bergamonte® standardized to 38% polyphenolic flavonoids (190 mg per capsule) in vegan capsules to support healthy cholesterol levels already within normal range, promote balanced lipid profile, provide strong antioxidant protection, support cardiovascular wellness, help maintain healthy inflammatory response, promote endothelial function, support metabolic markers, help maintain comfort during daily activity, provide citrus-derived polyphenol benefits, and support comprehensive heart and metabolic health* — while respecting high-potency, standardized sourcing. Produced in FDA-registered, GMP-certified facilities. Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Vegan.* 3rd-party lab tested for purity, potency & label accuracy.*
Research-Driven & Verified Product.
Explore the clinical research, ingredient science, and global evidence supporting this product below.
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. In addition, we reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to ensure our guidance aligns with credible, evidence-based science.*
Clinically Studied Benefits
✓ Supports healthy total cholesterol levels* — Bergamot polyphenolic fraction significantly reduced total cholesterol in adults with moderate hypercholesterolemia in RCTs.*
NIH/PubMed — Toth et al., 2016
✓ Supports healthy LDL cholesterol levels* — Standardized bergamot extract lowered LDL in multiple human trials.*
NIH/PubMed — Nauman et al., 2019
✓ Promotes increased HDL cholesterol* — Bergamot supplementation raised beneficial HDL in dyslipidemic subjects.*
NIH/PubMed — Toth et al., 2016
✓ Reduces triglycerides* — Bergamot extract decreased triglyceride levels in clinical studies.*
NIH/PubMed — Gliozzi et al., 2013
✓ Improves overall lipid profile* — Bergamot showed consistent benefits across lipid parameters in meta-analyses of RCTs.*
NIH/PubMed — Lamiquiz-Moneo et al., 2020
✓ Reduces oxidized LDL* — Bergamot flavonoids lowered markers of LDL oxidation in human studies.*
NIH/PubMed — Impellizzeri et al., 2019
✓ Supports healthy blood glucose* — Bergamot improved glucose metabolism alongside lipid benefits in clinical trials.*
NIH/PubMed — Carresi et al., 2020
✓ Enhances endothelial function* — Bergamot extract supported vascular health markers in human trials.*
NIH/PubMed — Mollace et al., 2016
✓ Provides antioxidant protection* — Bergamot demonstrated strong free radical scavenging activity in clinical studies.*
NIH/PubMed — Ferlazzo et al., 2019
✓ Supports cardiovascular markers* — Bergamot reduced carotid intima-media thickness in long-term human use.*
NIH/PubMed — Mollace et al., 2016
✓ Supports lipid management in diverse populations* — Human studies show bergamot polyphenolic fraction improves lipid markers across varied adult cohorts.*
NIH/PubMed — Gliozzi et al., 2013
✓ Consistent dose-dependent benefits* — Meta-analysis of 12 RCTs confirmed reductions in total cholesterol, LDL, and triglycerides.*
NIH/PubMed — Lamiquiz-Moneo et al., 2020
Additional / Promising Evidence
✓ Anti-inflammatory effects* — Bergamot reduced inflammatory markers in metabolic syndrome studies.*
NIH/PubMed — Ferlazzo et al., 2019
✓ Supports liver health markers* — Bergamot improved hepatic steatosis indicators in clinical research.*
NIH/PubMed — Recent Study, 2023
✓ Potential vasoprotective role* — Bergamot flavonoids showed benefits for vascular integrity in human trials.*
NIH/PubMed — Mollace et al., 2016
✓ Long-term tolerability* — Bergamot extract well-tolerated in extended human use.*
NIH/PubMed — Lamiquiz-Moneo et al., 2020
✓ Synergistic metabolic support* — Emerging data on glucose-insulin homeostasis with bergamot.*
NIH/PubMed — Carresi et al., 2020
✓ Strong safety profile* — No significant adverse effects in clinical trials.*
NIH/PubMed — Nauman et al., 2019
University / Academic Context
✓ Leading mechanistic and clinical research from University of Calabria (Italy)* — Ongoing RCTs on bergamot polyphenolic fraction for lipid and vascular health.*
University of Calabria Research
✓ Human trials from Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro (Italy)* — Studies on bergamot extract for cardiovascular and metabolic parameters.*
Magna Graecia University Research
✓ Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory pathways research from University of Rome (Italy)* — Investigations into bergamot flavonoids and oxidative stress reduction.*
University of Rome Research
✓ Studies on bergamot flavonoids from University of Messina (Italy)* — Research on oxidative stress reduction.*
University of Messina Research
✓ Citrus extracts including bergamot for dyslipidemia from University of Bologna (Italy)* — Management studies.*
University of Bologna Research
✓ Italian Consortium on Bergamot collaborative efforts* — Across Italian universities on clinical applications.*
Italian Bergamot Consortium
Global Evidence & Reviews
✓ Multiple PubMed-indexed meta-analyses from NIH* — Confirm bergamot's support for lipid profile improvement (2019-2025).*
NIH/PubMed Meta-Analyses
✓ EFSA reviews on citrus flavonoids and cardiovascular health markers* — Scientific opinions.*
EFSA Journal
✓ International Journal of Cardiology consensus on lipid management* — Systematic reviews.*
International Journal of Cardiology
✓ Frontiers in Pharmacology comprehensive overviews on mechanisms* — Bergamot polyphenolic fraction.*
Frontiers in Pharmacology
✓ Nutrients Journal systematic reviews affirming antioxidant and metabolic benefits* — Bergamot studies.*
Nutrients Journal
✓ Phytotherapy Research meta-analyses supporting cardiovascular wellness* — Bergamot evidence.*
Phytotherapy Research
We monitor research from leading institutions —
Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Tufts, University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Columbia, Cornell, Ohio State — to align with credible science.*
Key Ingredients (per serving)
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Bergamonte® Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) Orange fruit extract* — 500 mg standardized to 38% (190 mg) total polyphenolic flavonoids — Supports healthy cholesterol, lipid balance & cardiovascular wellness.*
Brief Benefit Bullets
- Supports healthy cholesterol & lipid balance*
- Promotes antioxidant protection*
- Aids cardiovascular wellness*
- Vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO formula*
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3rd-party tested for purity & potency
Suggested Use
As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) vegan capsule, one (1) to two (2) times daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional.*
Product Specifications
- Serving Size — 1 Vegan Capsule
- Servings Per Container — 60
- Active Ingredient — Bergamonte® Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) Orange fruit extract standardized to 38% (190 mg) total polyphenolic flavonoids
- Other Ingredients — Vegan capsule (modified cellulose, water), organic pea starch, silica
- Form — Vegan Capsules
- Free From — Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Vegan
- Quality — Third-party tested for identity, potency & purity
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Bergamot Standardized Extract 500 mg — 60 Vegan Capsules — supports healthy cholesterol levels & cardiovascular wellness. 3rd-party tested. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*
