Overview
An extract from the Bergamot orange (rich in neohesperidin). It works by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase (like a weak statin) and activating AMPK, lowering both LDL and Triglycerides while raising HDL.
Health Goals Impacted 1
This item supports, tracks, or is required for the following health goals:
Improves the LDL/HDL ratio.
The flavonoids in Citrus Bergamot (Neohesperidin and Naringin) mimic the structure of statins, mildly inhibiting cholesterol synthesis. Uniquely, they also activate AMPK, which improves metabolic health and triglyceride clearance.
Clinical trials indicate it not only lowers LDL but also reduces the oxidation of small dense LDL particles, making them less likely to penetrate the arterial wall.