Bergamot (Citrus Bergamia) for HDL

Evidence grade C — Modest rise

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1 at grade C — 1 graded row

What is known

Each outcome with its grade (how strong the evidence is, A to D), the size of the effect where the entry records one, and how often studies agree.

Outcome	Grade	Effect size	Agreement
HDLModest rise	Evidence grade C	Small	mixed

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For hdl, Bergamot (Citrus Bergamia) earns evidence grade C (small effect, mixed consistency) — the evidence is limited or mixed. Modest rise

Its flavonoids inhibit cholesterol synthesis and improve lipid handling, with statin-like partial mechanisms.

500–1,000 mg standardized polyphenols daily.

Generally safe; theoretical additive effect with statins.

A promising natural option for lipids with real, if small-trial, data. Reasonable adjunct.

As the entry records it, from the studies it summarises. Not a recommendation for you — doses that suit a trial population may not suit you.

Bergamot (Citrus Bergamia)Read the full Bergamot (Citrus Bergamia) monographEvidence grade C

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Last revised Jul 10, 2026. A grade is this entry's reading of the evidence, not medical advice.