Bergamot Extract (Citrus bergamia) 500mg | 30 capsules | Swanson

Swanson Bergamot Extract

Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) is a small, aromatic citrus fruit that grows mainly along the Calabrian coast of southern Italy. The peel is rich in natural plant compounds, including flavonoids such as naringin and neohesperidin. Swanson captures these compounds in a standardized bergamot extract containing 25% flavonoids, ensuring that each capsule has a consistent composition.

Standardized to 25% flavonoids

A standardized extract is formulated to contain a fixed level of flavonoids. Each capsule provides 500 mg of bergamot peel extract with 25% flavonoids. This means you know exactly what you are getting, unlike loose dried fruit, which varies in flavonoid content from harvest to harvest.

Source and composition

The extract is derived from the peel of the bergamot fruit, which contains the highest concentration of polyphenols. Swanson does not add artificial colors or flavors. In addition to the extract, the capsule contains only a small amount of filler. The capsule is made of gelatin.

Easy to use

Each bottle contains 30 capsules, providing a one-month supply when taking one capsule per day. Bergamot is a plant-based supplement that many people choose alongside a varied diet rich in fruit and vegetables. The capsule form makes it easy to take the right dose without the bitter taste of the fresh fruit.

Sourced from Calabria

Almost all bergamot in the world comes from a narrow coastal strip in Calabria, in southern Italy. The microclimate there, with sea breezes and mild winters, determines the fruit's composition. After harvest, the peel is processed into extract, and the flavonoid content is standardized to a fixed level of 25%. As a fruit, bergamot is too bitter to eat, so it is primarily used for its peel, aroma, and plant compounds. The capsule form provides these plant compounds in a consistent amount per capsule, without the bitter taste.