Description
AlchePharma's Bergamonte® Cardio-Polyphenol Complex is built around one of the most extensively researched citrus extracts in modern nutritional science: Bergamonte®, a patented, clinically studied Citrus bergamia (bergamot) extract cultivated exclusively along the Ionian Coast of Reggio Calabria, Italy — the only microclimate on Earth where this fruit is commercially grown.
Unlike generic bergamot powders sold under commodity labeling, Bergamonte® is produced using a proprietary high-yield extraction process that isolates and concentrates the fruit's Bioactive Polyphenolic Fraction (BPF) — rather than simply drying and grinding the whole peel. This distinction matters academically: whole-fruit powders vary widely in polyphenol content batch to batch, while Bergamonte® is guaranteed and standardized to 38% total polyphenols (190 mg per 500 mg capsule), delivering a reproducible, clinically relevant dose of neoeriocitrin, naringin, and melitidin in every capsule.
These flavonoids are the subject of a growing body of published human and preclinical research examining their role in lipid metabolism, vascular endothelial function, glycemic regulation, and oxidative stress markers. Bergamonte® itself is protected under U.S. Patent #9,040,101, reflecting the novelty of its extraction and standardization method — a meaningful signal of manufacturing rigor in a supplement category otherwise crowded with undifferentiated bergamot products.
AlchePharma houses this extract in a clean-label, vegan capsule (modified cellulose and water) with organic pea starch and silica as the only excipients — no magnesium stearate, fillers, or artificial flow agents. ✅
What Makes This Different:
🔬 Patented, not generic — Most bergamot supplements use unstandardized fruit powder. Bergamonte® is a patented (US #9,040,101), clinically studied extract — not a commodity ingredient.
💪 Guaranteed potency — Standardized to 38% polyphenols (190 mg/capsule), several multiples higher than typical bergamot powders, which are rarely standardized at all.
🌍 Single-origin traceability — Grown and processed exclusively in Calabria, Italy, tying the finished product to a documented, single-region supply chain.
📚 Published research base — Bergamonte® is among the few bergamot extracts with a meaningful body of human clinical research behind it, rather than extrapolated animal data alone.
🌱 Excipient-clean formulation — Vegan capsule, organic pea starch, no magnesium stearate, a cleaner excipient profile than most stock bergamot SKUs on the market.
Production & Ingredient Advantages (structure/function language only — no disease claims):
- Proprietary extraction technology preserves the fruit's full polyphenolic spectrum rather than isolating a single compound, supporting a "whole-extract" nutritional philosophy.
- Standardization to 38% polyphenols supports batch-to-batch consistency, important for anyone tracking a supplement's effect over time.
- Research on Bergamonte®'s polyphenol fraction has explored its relationship to healthy cholesterol balance, healthy blood sugar levels already within normal range, antioxidant activity, and vascular/endothelial wellness.†
- Non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegan certifications reflect sourcing and processing standards increasingly demanded by label-conscious consumers.
† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Cautions / Use Restrictions:
⚠️ Keep out of reach of children.
⚠️ Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.
⚠️ Consult a healthcare provider before use if pregnant, nursing, taking medication (particularly statins or other cholesterol/glucose-affecting medications), or managing a medical condition.
⚠️ Bergamonte® is a registered trademark of HP Ingredients Corporation, used here under its standard commercial licensing terms.
Common Allergen Report:
✅ Free from Sugar, Salt, Dairy, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Eggs, Peanuts, Soy, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Sesame, Preservatives, and Artificial Colors or Flavors.
Suggested Use / Serving Size:
Serving Size: 1 Vegan Capsule
Servings Per Container: 60 (or 120, depending on SKU)
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) vegan capsule, one (1) to two (2) times daily, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Ingredients:
Active Ingredient (per serving): Bergamonte® Bergamot (Citrus bergamia) Orange fruit extract, standardized to 38% (190 mg) total polyphenols — 500 mg
Other Ingredients: Vegan capsule (modified cellulose, water), organic pea starch, silica.
