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Updated September 2026

Best Citrus Bergamot Supplements of 2026

Five leading cholesterol-support bergamot supplements, ranked on what the label actually says: species, daily dose, polyphenol strength, sourcing and testing.

  • 5 products compared
  • 8 ranking criteria
  • Label + published data reviewed
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Five citrus bergamot supplements compared, with Citrus Root in the center
Five citrus bergamot supplements compared, with Citrus Root in the center.
Our top pick for 2026 #1 of 5
Citrus Root Citrus Bergamot 1,000 mg capsules bottle
9.5/10Editor's score
Our top pick for 2026 #1 of 5 reviewed

Citrus Root™ Citrus Bergamot

Best for dose, standardization and label transparency. The only product we reviewed that prints a full 1,000 mg daily serving and 50% polyphenols on the label.

  • 1,000 mg / day25:1 Citrus bergamia extract
  • 50% polyphenolsHighest disclosed on our list
  • Calabria, ItalySpecies and region named
  • Tested, vegan, no fillersPlus 5 mg piperine · 90-day guarantee
$25.99 was $49.99 $0.87/day for one bottle · from $0.58/day with Buy 2, Get 1 Free
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Scores follow our published criteria. Citrus Root and this site share ownership; see disclosure.

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The best citrus bergamot supplements at a glance

All five ranked using our published review criteria and editorial assessment. Tap a name for the full review, or jump to the detailed reviews.

  1. #1 Editor's Pick 9.5/10A
    Citrus Root Citrus Bergamot 1,000 mg capsules bottle

    Citrus Root™ Citrus Bergamot

    Best Overall

    The strongest balance of formulation quality, transparency and price in our comparison.

    9.5/10 A
    Bergamot / day
    1,000 mg
    Polyphenols
    50% (standardized)
    Source
    Calabria, Italy
    See Our #1 Pick →
  2. #2 7.8/10B
    1MD Nutrition CholestMD® supplement bottle

    1MD Nutrition CholestMD®

    Multi-ingredient formula

    Well-itemised heart formula where bergamot is a small component, at a premium price.

    7.8/10 B
    Bergamot / day
    150 mg Bergavit®
    Polyphenols
    Standardized branded extract; % not printed on label
    Source
    Calabria, Italy
    More information ↓
  3. #3 6.1/10C
    NAOMI Italian Citrus Bergamot supplement bottle

    NAOMI Italian Citrus Bergamot

    If you want extras bundled

    Well-sourced branded extract, but half the dose at a higher price.

    6.1/10 C
    Bergamot / day
    500 mg
    Polyphenols
    38–40% flavanones (standardized)
    Source
    Reggio Calabria, Italy
    More information ↓
  4. #4 5.9/10C−
    Nutricost Citrus Bergamot supplement bottle

    Nutricost Citrus Bergamot

    Lowest price per day

    Big dose, tiny price, but the label never says how strong the extract is.

    5.9/10 C−
    Bergamot / day
    1,200 mg
    Polyphenols
    Not disclosed on label
    Source
    Not stated on label or product page
    More information ↓
  5. #5 5.8/10C−
    Luma Nutrition Citrus Bergamot supplement bottle

    Luma Nutrition Citrus Bergamot

    Published lab reports

    Full-weight dose and posted testing, but no standardization, ratio, species or origin.

    5.8/10 C−
    Bergamot / day
    1,000 mg
    Polyphenols
    Not disclosed on label
    Source
    Not stated for the extract used
    More information ↓

Ratings reflect our published review criteria, label and website information, and editorial assessment. They are not laboratory results and are not user reviews.

Before you compare

Not All Citrus Bergamot Supplements Are Created Equal

Some labels tell you exactly what you're getting. Others leave important details unclear. Four things on the supplement facts panel make the difference.

Key takeaway

Buy on the label, not the bottle. Species, standardization percentage, milligrams per day and a clean ingredient line are the whole game.

Fresh yellow citrus bergamot fruit cut open beside a supplement capsule

The fruit

Real bergamot is yellow Citrus bergamia from Calabria. Some "bergamot" products use other citrus, often green makrut lime, or never name the species at all.

The strength

Research used extracts standardized to a stated polyphenol percentage. A milligram count with no percentage tells you the weight of the powder, not the strength.

The dose

Most studies used 500 to 1,000 mg a day. Products on the shelf range from 150 mg to 1,000 mg. Compare per day, not per capsule.

The rest of the label

Proprietary blends, flow agents and vague "third-party tested" claims separate a formula built for you from one built for the factory.

Our criteria

Eight things we check on every label

Full methodology ↓
  1. Bergamot authenticity Citrus bergamia named, region disclosed
    15%
  2. Extract strength Extract ratio printed (e.g. 25:1)
    10%
  3. Polyphenol standardization Polyphenol % on the label
    20%
  4. Effective serving size Milligrams per day, not per capsule
    15%
  5. Formula transparency Every active itemised, no blends
    10%
  6. Ingredient quality Short "other ingredients" line
    10%
  7. Third-party testing Testing you can actually check
    10%
  8. Overall value Cost per effective daily serving
    10%

Scores come from each brand's own label and website. No lab tests, no star ratings, no paid placement. Weights shown as % of overall score.

The reviews

All five citrus bergamot supplements, ranked

What we liked, what gave us pause, and who each one suits.

#1 Editor's Pick Top Pick · Best Overall

Citrus Root™ Citrus Bergamot

1,000 mg of 25:1 Calabrian Citrus bergamia, standardized to 50% polyphenols, plus 5 mg piperine

Citrus Root Citrus Bergamot 1,000 mg capsules bottle
9.5/10 A
  • Authenticity10
  • Extract10
  • Polyphenols10
  • Serving10
  • Transparency9
  • Ingredients9
  • Testing8
  • Value9
$25.99was $49.99$0.87/day · from $0.58/day with Buy 2, Get 1 Free
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Why we like it

  • 50% polyphenol standardization, printed on the label. Highest disclosed figure on our list.
  • A full 1,000 mg per day, at the top of the 500–1,000 mg range used in most bergamot research.
  • Species and region both named: Citrus bergamia from Calabria, Italy.
  • Ratio (25:1) and percentage both disclosed. Most labels give you one or neither.
  • Two ingredients and a vegetable capsule. No blend, no flow agents, no gelatin.
  • Includes 5 mg piperine, a black-pepper-derived ingredient commonly used in supplement formulations to support bioavailability.
  • Third-party tested, with a 90-day guarantee that covers a before-and-after lipid panel.

Potential considerations

  • Bergamot only. No resveratrol, olive leaf or niacin bundled in.
  • Sold direct from the brand, not on Amazon.
  • Two capsules a day rather than one.
  • Newer brand with a shorter track record than legacy supplement companies.

Key specifications

Serving
2 capsules daily (60 per bottle, 30-day supply)
Bergamot / day
1,000 mg
Extract ratio
25:1
Polyphenols
50% (standardized)
Species
Citrus bergamia
Source
Calabria, Italy
Other actives
5 mg black pepper extract (piperine)
Other ingredients
Vegetable cellulose capsule
Testing
Third-party tested
Guarantee
90-day money-back
Price
$25.99 (was $49.99)
Cost / day
$0.87 · from $0.58 with Buy 2, Get 1 Free

Source: citrusroot.co product page and ingredients panel, September 2026

Best for

Anyone who wants the strongest standardized dose of authentic Calabrian bergamot per serving, nothing else in the capsule, and plans to judge results with a follow-up blood test.

Bottom line

Premium specifications without the premium cost per effective serving. Citrus Root answers every question in our methodology, and answers most of them with the strongest figure on the list.

#2 Multi-ingredient formula

1MD Nutrition CholestMD®

Multi-ingredient formula: 150 mg Bergavit® bergamot with niacin, olive leaf and garlic

1MD Nutrition CholestMD® supplement bottle
7.8/10 B
  • Authenticity8
  • Extract4
  • Polyphenols6
  • Serving5
  • Transparency8
  • Ingredients6
  • Testing8
  • Value3
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Why we like it

  • Uses Bergavit®, a branded Calabrian bergamot juice extract with its own published 6-month study at this 150 mg dose.
  • Every active is itemised on the panel: no proprietary blend.
  • Testing summary published on the product page; 90-day guarantee; vegan capsule.

Potential considerations

  • 150 mg of bergamot per day is a fraction of the 500–1,000 mg used in most bergamot research and of our top pick's 1,000 mg.
  • Polyphenol percentage is not printed on the label.
  • "Other ingredients" include silica and vegetable oil powder, despite the "no unnecessary fillers" claim on the product page.
  • Most expensive per day on our list, with most of the cost going to ingredients other than bergamot.

Key specifications

Serving
2 capsules daily (60 per bottle, 30-day supply)
Bergamot / day
150 mg Bergavit®
Extract ratio
Not disclosed on label
Polyphenols
Standardized branded extract; % not printed on label
Species
Citrus bergamia (Bergavit® bergamot juice extract)
Source
Calabria, Italy
Other actives
Niacin (as niacinamide and niacin), olive leaf extract (40% oleuropein), garlic bulb extract 20:1
Other ingredients
Vegetable cellulose capsule, vegetable oil powder, silica
Testing
Testing summary (microbial, heavy metals) shown on product page
Guarantee
90-day money-back
Price
$54.00 (+ shipping on one-time orders)
Cost / day
$1.80/day

Source: 1md.org product page (price, directions, guarantee, testing) and the supplement facts panel shown on 1MD's Amazon listing, September 2026

Best for

Shoppers who want a combination heart-health formula with niacin, olive leaf and garlic, and are not specifically after a meaningful bergamot dose.

Bottom line

A tidy, well-labelled multi-ingredient product. If bergamot is why you are shopping, 150 mg at $54 is hard to justify against 1,000 mg at half the price.

#3 If you want extras bundled

NAOMI Italian Citrus Bergamot

500 mg BergAmore® extract with a resveratrol blend and olive leaf

NAOMI Italian Citrus Bergamot supplement bottle
6.1/10 C
  • Authenticity10
  • Extract6
  • Polyphenols9
  • Serving5
  • Transparency6
  • Ingredients7
  • Testing8
  • Value5
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Why we like it

  • Branded, patented extract (BergAmore®) with individual flavanones named on the panel.
  • Specific sourcing: Reggio Calabria, species written as Citrus bergamia Risso.
  • Standardization (38–40% flavanones) clearly disclosed.
  • One capsule a day; long 365-day return window.

Potential considerations

  • Half the bergamot of our top pick: 500 mg vs 1,000 mg. NAOMI's own FAQ notes research has also used 1,000 mg daily, which at one capsule a day means two bottles a month.
  • Lower standardization than our top pick (38–40% vs 50%).
  • Resveratrol comes as a 150 mg "Complex Blend"; only the trans-resveratrol (50 mg) is itemised.
  • Bamboo silica and a rice extract blend in the "other ingredients" line.
  • Highest cost per milligram of bergamot on this list at the listed price.

Key specifications

Serving
1 capsule daily (30 per bottle)
Bergamot / day
500 mg
Extract ratio
Not disclosed on label
Polyphenols
38–40% flavanones (standardized)
Species
Citrus bergamia Risso
Source
Reggio Calabria, Italy
Other actives
Resveratrol Complex Blend 150 mg; olive leaf extract 100 mg
Other ingredients
Vegetable capsule, bamboo extract silica, organic rice extract blend
Testing
Third-party tested (stated)
Guarantee
365-day returns
Price
$39.99 (30 servings)
Cost / day
$1.33/day

Source: naomiw.com product page and supplement facts panel, September 2026

Best for

People who want a one-capsule routine with resveratrol and olive leaf included, and accept a smaller bergamot dose at a premium price.

Bottom line

A credible, well-documented product with excellent sourcing disclosure. It loses ground on the two numbers this category turns on: milligrams per day and polyphenol percentage.

#4 Lowest price per day

Nutricost Citrus Bergamot

1,200 mg of 25:1 bergamot extract per serving at a budget price, no standardization disclosed

Nutricost Citrus Bergamot supplement bottle
5.9/10 C−
  • Authenticity5
  • Extract8
  • Polyphenols2
  • Serving9
  • Transparency7
  • Ingredients4
  • Testing7
  • Value8
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Why we like it

  • Large dose: 1,200 mg per two-capsule serving, with the 25:1 ratio on the label.
  • Cheapest per day on our list by a wide margin.
  • States third-party testing in ISO-accredited labs; NSF-certified GMP facility.

Potential considerations

  • No polyphenol standardization, so the 1,200 mg and the 25:1 ratio cannot be turned into an actual polyphenol amount.
  • No growing region disclosed.
  • Stearic acid and magnesium stearate used as flow agents.
  • Lab reports are not published for buyers to check.

Key specifications

Serving
2 capsules daily (120 per bottle, 60-day supply)
Bergamot / day
1,200 mg
Extract ratio
25:1
Polyphenols
Not disclosed on label
Species
Citrus bergamia (fruit)
Source
Not stated on label or product page
Other actives
None
Other ingredients
Hypromellose capsule, stearic acid, magnesium stearate
Testing
Third-party tested by ISO-accredited labs (stated); reports not published
Guarantee
Not clearly disclosed
Price
About $15 (60 servings)
Cost / day
About $0.25/day

Source: nutricost.com product page and the supplement facts panel shown on official retail listings (Vitacost, iHerb, Amazon), September 2026

Best for

Price-first buyers who are comfortable with an unstandardized extract and a generic label.

Bottom line

A ratio without a percentage is half a label. Nutricost is cheap for a reason: the bottle never tells you how much active polyphenol you are getting.

#5 Published lab reports

Luma Nutrition Citrus Bergamot

1,000 mg bergamot fruit extract, made in the USA, published batch lab reports

Luma Nutrition Citrus Bergamot supplement bottle
5.8/10 C−
  • Authenticity5
  • Extract3
  • Polyphenols2
  • Serving9
  • Transparency7
  • Ingredients6
  • Testing9
  • Value8
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Why we like it

  • A full 1,000 mg per day, stated plainly, no proprietary blend.
  • Publishes third-party lab results per batch, better than most of the category.
  • Low price and a 90-day guarantee.

Potential considerations

  • No polyphenol standardization anywhere on the product page. 1,000 mg tells you the weight of the powder, not the strength.
  • No extract ratio.
  • The panel says "Bergamot Fruit Extract" without naming Citrus bergamia; the Calabria mention on the page describes the fruit in general, not this extract's source.
  • "Other ingredients" line not shown on the product page.

Key specifications

Serving
2 capsules daily (60 per bottle, 30-day supply)
Bergamot / day
1,000 mg
Extract ratio
Not disclosed on label
Polyphenols
Not disclosed on label
Species
Not stated ("Bergamot Fruit Extract")
Source
Not stated for the extract used
Other actives
None
Other ingredients
Not shown on product page
Testing
Third-party tested; batch lab reports published
Guarantee
90-day money-back
Price
$22.49 (30 servings)
Cost / day
$0.75/day

Source: lumanutrition.com product page, September 2026

Best for

Budget-conscious buyers who value published lab reports and a full-weight dose over a disclosed polyphenol percentage.

Bottom line

Gets the easy things right (real dose, posted testing, fair price) and leaves the hard things blank. In a category where standardization is the whole point, that is an incomplete label.

Scores and grades are produced by the methodology published on this page and reflect label and website information only. They are not laboratory results, do not reflect typical results from use, and are not user reviews. Prices are as listed on the dates noted and may change. Please visit the product websites for current information.

Editor's pick, explained

Why Citrus Root ranks first

It did not win on branding or review count. It won because its supplement facts panel answers every question in our methodology, and answers most of them with the strongest figure on the list.

1,000 mg a day at 50%

The two numbers that matter most, both printed on the label. Our runner-up delivers 500 mg at 38–40%; our budget pick delivers 1,000 mg with no percentage at all.

Named fruit, named region, disclosed ratio

Citrus bergamia from Calabria, 25:1. Most labels give you one of these; several give you none.

Two ingredients, one line

Bergamot extract plus 5 mg piperine, a black-pepper-derived ingredient commonly used to support bioavailability, in a vegetable cellulose capsule. No blend, no flow agents, no gelatin.

Tested, with time to check

Third-party tested, and a 90-day money-back window long enough to cover a before-and-after lipid panel.

Premium specs without the premium cost

At $25.99 a bottle ($0.87/day, or from $0.58/day with Buy 2, Get 1 Free), it delivers more standardized bergamot per dollar than any other product we reviewed. Not the cheapest bottle on the shelf, but the strongest balance of formula quality, transparency and price.

The one criterion where it does not score 10 is testing: we would like to see certificates of analysis posted publicly rather than on request.

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Citrus Root capsules and ingredients arranged on a neutral background
Editor's Pick

Citrus Root™ Citrus Bergamot

9.5/10

Side by side

Citrus bergamot supplement comparison table

The figures that decide the ranking, in one place. All values are as published by each brand; "not disclosed" means the brand does not print that figure.

Comparison of citrus bergamot supplements by serving, polyphenols, extract ratio, source, formula and overall rating
RankProductServingPolyphenolsExtractSourceFormulaOverall rating
#1
Citrus Root Citrus Bergamot 1,000 mg capsules bottle
Citrus Root™ Citrus Bergamot Editor's Pick 		1,000 mg
2 capsules daily (60 per bottle, 30-day supply)		 50% (standardized) 25:1
Citrus bergamia		 Calabria, Italy + 5 mg black pepper extract (piperine) · Vegetable cellulose capsule
9.5/10 A
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#2
1MD Nutrition CholestMD® supplement bottle
1MD Nutrition CholestMD® 		150 mg Bergavit®
2 capsules daily (60 per bottle, 30-day supply)		 Standardized branded extract; % not printed on label Not disclosed on label
Citrus bergamia (Bergavit® bergamot juice extract)		 Calabria, Italy + Niacin (as niacinamide and niacin), olive leaf extract (40% oleuropein), garlic bulb extract 20:1 · Vegetable cellulose capsule, vegetable oil powder, silica
7.8/10 B
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#3
NAOMI Italian Citrus Bergamot supplement bottle
NAOMI Italian Citrus Bergamot 		500 mg
1 capsule daily (30 per bottle)		 38–40% flavanones (standardized) Not disclosed on label
Citrus bergamia Risso		 Reggio Calabria, Italy + Resveratrol Complex Blend 150 mg; olive leaf extract 100 mg · Vegetable capsule, bamboo extract silica, organic rice extract blend
6.1/10 C
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#4
Nutricost Citrus Bergamot supplement bottle
Nutricost Citrus Bergamot 		1,200 mg
2 capsules daily (120 per bottle, 60-day supply)		 Not disclosed on label 25:1
Citrus bergamia (fruit)		 Not stated on label or product page Bergamot only · Hypromellose capsule, stearic acid, magnesium stearate
5.9/10 C−
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#5
Luma Nutrition Citrus Bergamot supplement bottle
Luma Nutrition Citrus Bergamot 		1,000 mg
2 capsules daily (60 per bottle, 30-day supply)		 Not disclosed on label Not disclosed on label
Not stated ("Bergamot Fruit Extract")		 Not stated for the extract used Bergamot only · Not shown on product page
5.8/10 C−
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Serving figures are bergamot extract per day at the labelled directions. Prices, formulas and availability may change; confirm on the product page before purchase.

Full methodology

How the scores are calculated

Each of the eight criteria is scored 0–10 from the brand's own label and website, then weighted. Open any item for what it measures.

What "bergamot authenticity" measures

Does the label name Citrus bergamia specifically, and does the brand disclose where the fruit is grown? "Bergamot", "citrus extract" or an unnamed "citrus complex" can describe very different raw materials.

What "extract concentration" measures

Is the extract ratio (for example 25:1) disclosed? A ratio alone does not tell you what is in the capsule, but refusing to state one removes a basic point of comparison.

What "polyphenol standardization" measures

Is the extract standardized to a stated percentage of polyphenols or flavanones, and is that figure printed on the supplement facts panel? This is the single most useful number on a bergamot label. Higher standardization, clearly disclosed, scores best.

What "effective serving size" measures

How many milligrams of bergamot extract are in one daily serving? We compare on the amount per day at the labelled directions, not per capsule. Published bergamot research most often uses 500 to 1,000 mg per day of a standardized extract.

What "formula transparency" measures

Is the amount of every active ingredient stated individually, or are ingredients hidden inside a proprietary blend? Blends with a single combined weight lose points here.

What "ingredient quality" measures

What else is in the capsule? Flow agents, fillers, colourants and non-vegan capsules count against a product; a short "other ingredients" line counts for it.

What "third-party testing and transparency" measures

Does the brand state that finished product is tested by an independent lab, and how easy is it to obtain a certificate of analysis? Publicly posted lab reports score highest; a bare "third-party tested" claim scores in the middle; no statement scores lowest.

What "overall value" measures

Cost per effective daily serving, taking the amount and standardization of bergamot extract into account. A cheap bottle with a small or unstandardized dose is not good value; neither is a premium price for half a serving.

Why standardization carries the most weight

We re-checked the weights for this edition. Standardization stays at 20% because it is the one figure that turns a milligram count into a real dose: 1,000 mg at 50% and 1,000 mg at an undisclosed percentage are not the same product. Authenticity and serving size carry 15% each because they are the next two things a buyer cannot infer from price. The remaining five criteria carry 10% each.

What the score is not

A 9.5 does not mean we tested the product in a lab. A 5 does not mean it is unsafe. The score measures how completely a label answers the questions a careful buyer should ask. Where a brand does not print a figure, the spec table says so and the criterion is scored accordingly.

Reading the label

What to look for in a citrus bergamot supplement

The 30-second version first. Open the details if you want the reasoning.

A label that answers the questions

  • Citrus bergamia named
  • Growing region stated (Calabria)
  • Polyphenol or flavanone % printed
  • Extract ratio printed
  • 500–1,000 mg per day
  • Every active itemised
  • Short "other ingredients" line
  • Testing you can verify

A label that leaves them open

  • "Citrus complex" with no species
  • No standardization %
  • Blend hides the bergamot amount
  • Flow agents and fillers
  • Dose only reachable with 2 bottles

Six or more ticks on the left is rare. Two or more on the right and you should keep looking.

How do I know it is real Citrus bergamia?

The species should be written on the supplement facts panel, not just in marketing copy. Bergamot is a yellow fruit from Calabria; green-fruit imagery and "citrus extract" wording are warning signs that a different citrus (often makrut lime) is involved.

What does "standardized to 50% polyphenols" mean?

The manufacturer has concentrated the extract to a guaranteed minimum polyphenol content and tests each batch against it. Without a percentage, 1,000 mg of "bergamot extract" could be almost any strength. Among the five products we reviewed, disclosed standardization ranged from 50% down to none.

Is a 25:1 ratio a good sign?

It is useful but incomplete. The ratio tells you how much fruit went into the extract, not how much active polyphenol came out. The best labels print both the ratio and the percentage.

How much should I take per day?

Follow the label. For comparison purposes, most published bergamot research used 500 to 1,000 mg per day of a standardized extract, usually for 8 to 12 weeks. If a product needs two bottles a month to reach that range, price it accordingly.

Why do proprietary blends lose points?

A "complex" with one combined weight lets a brand list impressive ingredients without committing to amounts. Every active should carry its own milligram figure.

What counts as real third-party testing?

A certificate of analysis you can see, posted publicly or sent on request. "Third-party tested" with nothing behind it is a claim, not evidence.

Buying guide

How to choose a citrus bergamot supplement

Eight decisions, in the order most people make them. Short version in the headings; open any step for the detail.

The short version

Named species, printed percentage, 500–1,000 mg per day, no blends, testing you can see. Everything else is packaging.

  1. 1Know what bergamot is for

    Bergamot extract is used as a dietary supplement to support cardiovascular health and cholesterol levels already within the normal range, usually alongside diet and exercise. It is not a treatment and not a replacement for prescribed medication. On medication? Talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.

  2. 2Confirm it is really bergamot

    Look for Citrus bergamia on the supplement facts panel, ideally with the growing region. "Citrus extract", "citrus complex" and green-fruit imagery are warning signs.

  3. 3Find the standardization percentage

    The most important number on the label and the one most often missing. No percentage means unknown strength, whatever the milligram count says.

  4. 4Check the daily amount, not the capsule

    Multiply per-capsule amount by the labelled serving. Most research used 500 to 1,000 mg per day. If reaching that needs two bottles a month, price it that way.

  5. 5Read the whole panel

    Every active should have its own milligram figure. Then read "other ingredients": a vegetable capsule and nothing else is the ideal. Magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, rice flour and gelatin mean the formula was built for the factory.

  6. 6Ask about testing

    "Third-party tested" should be backed by a certificate of analysis you can see. A brand that will not show one is asking for blind trust.

  7. 7Work out cost per day

    Bottle price ÷ daily servings, then weigh it against milligrams and standardization. Cheapest per bottle is often not cheapest per effective dose.

  8. 8Give it time, then measure

    Bergamot is not something you feel. Most people take it daily for 8 to 12 weeks, then compare a follow-up lipid panel. Pick a guarantee that covers that window.

View our top pick: Citrus Root →

Questions

Citrus bergamot FAQ

Short answers to what people ask before they buy.

What is citrus bergamot?

A small yellow citrus fruit (Citrus bergamia) grown almost entirely in Calabria, southern Italy. Too bitter to eat, but unusually rich in flavonoid polyphenols, which is why standardized bergamot extracts are used in supplements marketed for cardiovascular and metabolic support.

Which citrus bergamot supplement is best?

On our methodology, Citrus Root ranks first (9.5/10): it prints the highest disclosed standardization (50% polyphenols), a full 1,000 mg daily dose, species and growing region, and a two-ingredient formula, at a lower cost per effective serving than the other standardized options. 1MD Nutrition CholestMD® ranks second at 7.8/10, while NAOMI ranks third at 6.1/10. Note that Citrus Root and this site share ownership; the criteria and weights are published above.

Is citrus bergamot a good cholesterol support supplement?

Bergamot is one of the most-studied botanical options for supporting healthy cholesterol levels already within the normal range, with several human studies on standardized extracts at 500–1,000 mg per day. It is a supplement, not a treatment: it does not replace prescribed medication, and results in studies took 8 to 12 weeks or more. If you are choosing a cholesterol-support supplement, the label criteria on this page apply to bergamot specifically.

What should I look for on the label?

Four things: the species (Citrus bergamia), the milligrams per daily serving, the polyphenol or flavanone standardization percentage, and the extract ratio. A named growing region and verifiable third-party testing complete the picture. Avoid proprietary blends and unnamed "citrus" ingredients.

How much citrus bergamot is commonly used?

Most published studies used 500 to 1,000 mg per day of a standardized extract for 8 to 12 weeks. Products range from 150 mg to 1,000 mg per day. Compare per day at the labelled directions, and follow the label.

What are bergamot polyphenols?

Plant compounds, mainly flavanones such as naringin, neohesperidin, neoeriocitrin, brutieridin and melitidin, found together in bergamot in proportions not seen in other citrus. Research used extracts standardized to a stated percentage of them.

Why does standardization matter so much?

Raw bergamot fruit contains only a small, variable share of polyphenols. Standardization guarantees a minimum percentage in every batch. Two products can both say "1,000 mg" and contain very different polyphenol amounts if only one is standardized.

Where does citrus bergamot come from?

About 90% of world supply grows along a short stretch of coast in Reggio Calabria, Italy. Brands sourcing there usually say so. "Mediterranean" or no origin at all leaves you guessing.

Is Citrus bergamia different from other citrus extracts?

Yes. Some products sold as "bergamot" use other species, most often Citrus hystrix (makrut or kaffir lime), a green fruit with a different composition that bergamot research did not study. If the label does not say Citrus bergamia, do not assume it.

How do you evaluate products?

Eight weighted criteria scored from each brand's own label and website: authenticity, extract concentration, standardization, serving size, transparency, ingredient quality, testing and value. No lab tests, no user reviews, no paid placement. Full methodology is on this page.

Can I take bergamot with statins or other medication?

Ask your doctor or pharmacist first. Bergamot is generally well tolerated, but it can interact with medicines for cholesterol, blood sugar or liver function. Anyone pregnant, nursing or managing a condition should get individual advice.

How long before I should retest my cholesterol?

Most people take bergamot daily for 8 to 12 weeks before comparing a follow-up lipid panel with the previous one. Choose a product whose guarantee covers that window.

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References and further reading

Background research on bergamot extracts. These studies examined bergamot polyphenolic fractions in general; none of them tested Citrus Root or any other product on this page. Product specifications were taken from each brand's own website and label in September 2026.

Peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources (6)
  1. Nauman MC, Johnson JJ. Clinical application of bergamot (Citrus bergamia) for reducing high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease markers. Integr Food Nutr Metab, 2019. PMID 31057945 · PMCID PMC6497409 · DOI 10.15761/IFNM.1000249 Review summarising multiple clinical studies of bergamot polyphenolic fractions.
  2. Toth PP, Patti AM, Nikolic D, et al. Bergamot reduces plasma lipids, atherogenic small dense LDL, and subclinical atherosclerosis in subjects with moderate hypercholesterolemia: a 6 months prospective study. Front Pharmacol, 2016. PMID 26779019 · DOI 10.3389/fphar.2015.00299 Six-month study using a standardized bergamot flavonoid extract (Bergavit®, 150 mg/day).
  3. Mollace V, Sacco I, Janda E, et al. Hypolipemic and hypoglycaemic activity of bergamot polyphenols: from animal models to human studies. Fitoterapia, 2011. PMID 21056640 · DOI 10.1016/j.fitote.2010.10.014 Human study of a bergamot polyphenolic fraction at 500 mg and 1,000 mg per day.
  4. Gliozzi M, Walker R, Muscoli S, et al. Bergamot polyphenolic fraction enhances rosuvastatin-induced effect on LDL-cholesterol, LOX-1 expression and protein kinase B phosphorylation in patients with hyperlipidemia. Int J Cardiol, 2013. PMID 24239156 · DOI 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.08.125 Bergamot polyphenolic fraction (1,000 mg/day) alongside statin therapy.
  5. U.S. Food & Drug Administration. Dietary Supplements. fda.gov, accessed 2026. Regulatory background on supplement labelling.
  6. NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Dietary Supplements: What You Need to Know. ods.od.nih.gov, accessed 2026.

Research summarised here concerns bergamot polyphenols generally and does not establish results for any specific product. Statements on this site have not been evaluated by the FDA.