topicBergamot Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimData extraction focused on weight loss, body mass index, waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, and body fat percentage, and the risk of bias was assessed using the Revised Cochrane Risk-of-Bias Tool.
evidence level1
citationPujia C (2026)
sourceEffect of Citrus bergamia Supplementation on Body Composition in Humans: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicBergamot Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimThis systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted to assess the effect of nutraceuticals containing Citrus bergamia on the management of obesity in adults by assessing measures related to obesity.
evidence level1
citationPujia C (2026)
sourceEffect of Citrus bergamia Supplementation on Body Composition in Humans: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicBergamot Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimWe searched the following databases until October 2024: PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials.
evidence level1
citationPujia C (2026)
sourceEffect of Citrus bergamia Supplementation on Body Composition in Humans: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
topicBergamot Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claim7 8 9 10 11 In addition to its essential oil, bergamot is a relevant source of polyphenols and flavonoids, including unique C-glycosyl flavonoids such as brutieridin and melitidin [], which have been associated with cardiometabolic, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects [,,,].
evidence level3
citationDe Bruno Alessandra (2026)
sourceGreen Recovery of Bioactive Compounds from Bergamot ( Citrus bergamia ) By-Products: Sustainable Extraction, Food Applications, and Health-Promoting Properties
topicBergamot Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimCurrently, most industrial residues are mainly destined for livestock feed or bioenergy production, despite evidence showing that bergamot pomace and peel-derived fractions exhibit high phenolic content and strong antioxidant activity, as assessed by commonly used spectrophotometric assays such as DPPH, ABTS, and FRAP [,,].
evidence level3
citationDe Bruno Alessandra (2026)
sourceGreen Recovery of Bioactive Compounds from Bergamot ( Citrus bergamia ) By-Products: Sustainable Extraction, Food Applications, and Health-Promoting Properties
topicBergamot Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claimEarlier studies were included only when they provided essential background information, methodological support, or relevant comparative evidence.
evidence level3
citationDe Bruno Alessandra (2026)
sourceGreen Recovery of Bioactive Compounds from Bergamot ( Citrus bergamia ) By-Products: Sustainable Extraction, Food Applications, and Health-Promoting Properties
topicBergamot Cholesterol Meta-Analysis
claim1 2 3 The agri-food industry is increasingly required to adopt sustainable processing strategies to reduce waste, minimize environmental impact, and produce natural ingredients suitable for clean-label food products.
evidence level3
citationDe Bruno Alessandra (2026)
sourceGreen Recovery of Bioactive Compounds from Bergamot ( Citrus bergamia ) By-Products: Sustainable Extraction, Food Applications, and Health-Promoting Properties