Brazilian scientists from the University of São Paulo and the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul found that bergamot leaf extract can restore metabolic balance and protect the liver in obesity. The study was published in the journal Food Research International.
In an experiment, laboratory rats suffering from obesity were given bergamot (Citrus bergamia) leaf extract for several weeks. At the end of the study, the animals showed an improvement in lipid metabolism. total cholesterol and triglyceride levels decreased, while "good" HDL cholesterol concentrations increased. Furthermore, the rodents lost weight and total fat mass.
Biochemical analysis showed that bergamot has pronounced antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. The compound reduces levels of reactive oxygen species and inflammatory cytokines in liver cells. These effects prevent the development of metabolic fatty liver disease, one of the main complications of obesity.
The authors emphasize that bergamot leaf extract may be a promising natural remedy for the prevention of metabolic disorders. The next step, they say, will be human clinical trials. They will help determine optimal dosages and confirm the safety of the substance in long-term use.
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