International magazine noted that a study conducted by scientists showed that bergamot or lemon balm leaf extract helps restore the body's metabolic balance and protects the liver from diseases caused by obesity.
During the experiments, scientists gave laboratory rats suffering from induced obesity an extract of bergamot (Citrus bergamia) over a period of several weeks. They noticed that the laboratory animals began to record a significant improvement in the metabolism of fats in the body, as their total cholesterol and triglycerides levels decreased, and the concentration of good HDL cholesterol increased. Furthermore, the animals lost weight and showed a decrease in total fat mass.
Biochemical analyses have shown that bergamot extract has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, reducing levels of reactive oxygen species and inflammatory chemicals (cytokines) in liver cells. Its consumption may slow the progression of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD), a major complication of obesity.
The study's authors emphasized that these results open up new possibilities for use, and that their next step will be to conduct clinical trials on humans to determine optimal dosages and ensure the safety of this substance for long-term use.
