Botanical characteristics

• Botanical name: Citrus bergamia
• Family: Rutaceae (Rue family)
• Growth form: Small, evergreen tree
• Leaves: Glossy green, elliptical
• Flowers: White and fragrant
• Fruits: Spherical to pear-shaped, greenish-yellow with aromatic skin
• Main growing area: Sunny coastal regions of Calabria with a mild climate and calcareous soils

Ingredients of the plant

Bergamot fruit extract contains mainly secondary plant substances from the group of flavonoids, including:

• Neohesperidin
• Naringin
• Neoeriocitrin
• Routine
• Hesperetin

For food supplements, standardized raw materials such as Bergavit® are used, which have a defined content of bioflavonoids.

Traditional use

Traditionally, bergamot was used primarily for its essential oil—in perfumery, tea blends, and as a flavoring. The use of fruit and peel extracts in dietary supplements is a more recent development.

Origin and processing

The best qualities come from Calabria, where bergamot thrives under optimal climatic conditions.
To produce standardized extracts, the fruit pulp is carefully processed after harvest. Branded raw materials such as Bergavit® are produced under strict quality controls to ensure consistent bioflavonoid levels.

Cultivation

Bergamot is predominantly cultivated on smaller, often family-run farms. Sustainable cultivation methods emphasize gentle harvesting, short transport routes, and the preservation of soil fertility.

Research and literature

Scientific work mainly deals with the
chemical characterization of bergamot and its flavonoids.

• Phytotherapy Research (2020): Analysis of the composition of bergamot extracts
• Nutrients (2021): Overview of flavonoids in the diet
• Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2022): Characterization of Bergavit® and determination of bioflavonoids

A notice:
These studies are provided solely for scientific purposes. They do not constitute authorized health claims within the meaning of EU Regulation (EC) No. 1924/2006.

Food supplement with bergamot fruit extracts (advertisement)

👉 Bermyrtill – combination of bergamot and blueberry extract

Per daily dose (1 capsule):

• 500 mg bergamot fruit extract (Bergavit®), of which 125 mg bioflavonoids
• 250 mg blueberry extract , of which 62.5 mg anthocyanins

Special features:

• Vegan
• Gluten-free
• Lactose-free
• Free from artificial colors
• According to law, no preservatives

A notice:
Bermyrtill is a dietary supplement and not a medicinal product. This information is based on scientific literature and/or traditional use, not on approved health claims.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Bergavit®?
Bergavit® is a standardized bergamot fruit extract with a fixed content of bioflavonoids to ensure consistent quality.

How was bergamot traditionally used?
Mainly because of its essential oil, which was used in perfumes, tea blends and as a flavoring in food.

Is bergamot extract suitable for everyone?
People who regularly take medication or suffer from chronic illnesses should consult a medical professional before consumption.

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