What’s the Best Way to Ingest CItrus Bergamot? (And What Actually Works for Cholesterol?)

The bergamot orange has gotten a lot of attention lately — especially for its potential to help support healthy cholesterol levels. But with so many forms out there (capsules, drops, gummies, juices), it’s hard to know what actually works best.

Here’s a straightforward breakdown based on how the body absorbs nutrients and how bergamot’s natural compounds work.

Whole-Fruit Options Tend to Work Better Than Isolated Extracts

Bergamot’s main wellness benefits come from a group of antioxidants and polyphenols that naturally occur together in the fruit. When you isolate just one or two of them into a supplement, the body doesn’t always use them as efficiently.

This is why many nutritionists lean toward more natural, “whole-food” forms. They keep the full mix of compounds intact, and your body generally absorbs liquids faster than powders or pills.

So What’s Best for Cholesterol?

Most of the research on cholesterol support looks at bergamot’s polyphenols — specifically brutieridin and melitidin. These compounds are found in high levels in the juice of true Calabrian bergamot.

Supplements can be helpful, but their quality varies a lot. Some come from blended citrus or heavily processed extracts. With pure juice, what you see is what you get — the fruit, in its original balance, without additives.

That’s why many people who take bergamot for cholesterol choose a daily ounce of juice: not because it’s trendy, but because it’s a simple, direct way to get the actual compounds studied in the research.

Where Peridot Pure Fits In

This isn’t about saying “juice is good because we make juice.”
It’s about offering bergamot in the form that stays closest to what’s been shown to be effective.

Peridot Pure happens to make that version:

pure, undiluted, certified organic juice
pressed in Calabria, where real bergamot grows
nothing added, nothing blended

For people who prefer a real-food option instead of a supplement, this checks the box.

Bottom Line

If you’re trying to decide how to take bergamot, the most important thing is choosing a form that keeps the fruit’s natural compounds intact. Pure juice does that well, which is why it continues to be a popular option for cholesterol support.

And whether you use Peridot Pure or another brand, the goal is the same: get bergamot in a form that’s as close to nature as possible.