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A citrus fruit that grows only in the beautiful, picturesque landscape of coastal Southern Italy, bergamot is the origin of this versatile essential oil. With a distinctively aromatic aroma, the oil is most commonly used as a flavoring for Earl Grey tea and for scenting perfumes. It is also used to alleviate anxiety via its application in certain forms of aromatherapy.
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This essential oil is really rich in polyphenols, which are famed for their powerful antioxidant properties. These polyphenols guard the body against certain diseases and conditions, some of them much more serious than others. Heart disease is probably at the top of that list, with stiff competition coming in the form of various cancers, diabetes, and even bone loss.
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With these health benefits in mind, it is pertinent to explore the health benefits of bergamot essential in a little more detail. Here are 8 of those benefits for consideration.
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1. \tLowers Low-Density Lipoproteins in the Body<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol <\/a>in the body can have serious health implications for people with too much of it, and that’s where bergamot comes in. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Impressively, it is just as effective in terms of reducing cholesterol as many of the leading chemically manufactured medications such as a statin. When given a choice between chemically produced and naturally extracted substances, there is a growing number of people leaning towards the latter, with essential oils like bergamot leading the charge toward a natural approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are no side effects to the use of bergamot though, perhaps strengthening its position even further. Cardiovascular conditions and diabetes are two potential health problems linked to high cholesterol and so any agent, chemical or natural, is worth considering for someone in a position with higher than desirable levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that bergamot is capable of eradicating low-density lipoproteins is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to its health benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. \tMaintains CoQ10 Stores<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Statin drugs including Lipitor, work to reduce cholesterol by putting blocks up which prevents the enzyme <\/a>responsible for the synthesis of energy generators, meaning that these drugs come with many complicated and undesirable side effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The body\u2019s vitally important antioxidant levels are subsequently drained, leaving one to wonder which is the lesser of the two evils, depleting these or allowing cholesterol to build unchecked. Bergamot does not cause the same thing to occur, making it a much more beneficial choice, as it leaves the body\u2019s CoQ10 reserves well alone, allowing them to get on with their equally vital role in preserving and maintaining a healthy body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be a hard balancing act for a lot of people, weighing up the benefits of their prescribed medications with the potential associated health risks and side effects. Bergamot essential oil takes the debate out of their hands, by providing an alternative that is just as effective, with no small print to be concerned about.
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3.     Improves Arterial Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The use of bergamot <\/a>supplements is proven to significantly improve arterial health by reducing the overall cholesterol levels in the system. The fact that there are also polyphenols within the essential oil means that the body\u2019s protective tissues are also protected from significant damage, with the effects lasting way beyond the initial absorption of the oral dose of bergamot essential oil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blood pressure is maintained at the proper level with bergamot essential oil use, and the danger of blood clots is limited as well. This essential oil can also stimulate the growth of new blood vessels, which means that inflammation can be limited, curbed, and even stopped altogether. As a nation, we are becoming more aware of our inner health, as even when the outside of the body appears to be in peak condition, there can be underlying health issues that lie dormant until it is far too late to do much about them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Natural solutions like bergamot essential oil are not necessarily new phenomenons to mankind, but perhaps they exhibit how we are turning back to the earth to solve some of our problems.
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4.     Heals Mouth Ulcers, Herpes and Cold Sores<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nobody appreciates a break out of any of the above-listed conditions. They can be painful, irritating, and embarrassing, causing problems that reach into every corner of a person’s life. As bergamot is rich in antioxidants<\/a>, it can help to quench the free radicals of the body which lead to bacterial infections that underpin outbreaks of cold sores, herpes, and ulcers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applying bergamot essential oil directly to these symptoms can have incredible results, alleviating the irritating symptoms, reducing the visibility of unsightly blisters or blemishes, and preventing the further spread of the infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When someone is blighted with herpes, it can be a lifelong affliction where a person is periodically plagued with breakouts and blisters, meaning that anything which serves to make things even a little better, is likely to be a welcome addition to someone\u2019s life. The fact that bergamot essential oil is naturally occurring is even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5.     Reduces Anxiety and Stress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it is used in aromatherapy <\/a>sessions, bergamot essential oil can help to calm the nerves of people preparing for surgery or cell-damaging cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its use in oral supplements can also be a highly effective treatment of anxiety and stress in general. There is nothing worse than an anxiety attack, when it sucks the air out of your lungs, causes heart palpitations, and causes the person to think of the worst-case scenario, and so remedying this with a natural solution such as bergamot is not just beneficial, but actually essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors, therapists, and other medical professionals often recommend or prescribe potentially harmful medications, which are not even half as effective as bergamot essential oils in the reduction of anxiety, stress, and depression, making it all the more mysterious as to why the application of bergamot essential oil is not a much more commonly practiced thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6.     Helps Relieve Symptoms of Bacterial Infections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bergamot essential oil has positive effects on preventing certain bacteria <\/a>from taking hold of the body. Incredibly, bergamot essential oil has even been found to be effective against bacteria that have become resistant to antibiotics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a current crisis in medicine concerning the unnecessary prescription of antibiotics, and the impact that this can have on the health of a nation. As antibiotics are used in more and more cases where they are simply not needed, the body becomes more reliant on external agents and less capable of rallying its own immune system into action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This overuse of antibiotics can lead to bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics, and so the natural extraction of essential oils like bergamot, and their greater effectiveness in beating bacteria is something which will gain further acceptance over the coming years, perhaps more through necessity than choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is unsurprising given that bergamot oil, in particular, has been proven to be beneficial in protecting people from things like meningitis and urinary tract infections.
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7.     Fights Fungal Infections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bergamot essential oil has potent antifungal properties, making it useful against a whole host of fungal problems that a person might face. Some of the most common fungal infections include Athlete\u2019s foot<\/a> and Jock Itch, however, there are numerous other examples of infection that can affect a person both inside and out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When an infection occurs, causing fungal growth, topical application of bergamot oil can be the best possible line of treatment in many cases, when it is applied topically, regularly and liberally. Bergamot supplements help to guard the body against these fungal infections from the inside, but it is worth noting that with fungal infections, prevention is infinitely better and certainly much easier than any cure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Practicing good hygiene, regularly washing and changing underwear frequently reduces the likelihood of the development of any fungal infections, and regular application of bergamot essential oil can strengthen this resolve and make an infection even less likely to occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8.     Effective Metabolic Syndrome Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A safe metabolic syndrome treatment, bergamot essential oil is capable of improving several different aspects of this troublesome condition. The positive impact of bergamot essential oil in terms of reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems is another great endorsement for this particular essential oil. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through a fairly complicated but effective scientific combination, bergamot oil indirectly improves the metabolism of glucose <\/a>and fatty acids. This, in turn, improves absorption of glucose, whilst also improving insulin sensitivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In layman’s terms, this means better functionality for the liver, with bergamot oil enabling the natural lowering of blood sugar levels. Whilst some of these health benefits may seem complicated, the overarching takeaway from this piece is simple, bergamot essential oil has zero catches and no is virtually flawless in its application to a whole host of conditions and their associated symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For people in the know, it is already used as either an oral supplement or a topical application. For people learning this for the first time, it surely will be soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Aids with Digestion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bergamot tea has a beneficial effect on aiding digestion. The combination of flavonoids <\/a>found in bergamot fights inflammation in the digestive system, reducing bloating gas and cramping. If you’re having trouble digesting a meal, have a cup of bergamot tea after dinner, and it should soothe your digestive distress.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A study of lab-mice with colitis shows that bergamot tea inhibits the release of proteins that causes diarrhea. Therefore, we would expect that people living with the effects of inflammatory bowel disease will find relief from drinking bergamot tea if they experience digestive distress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other lab studies of the effects of bergamot essential oil on lab animals suggest it may reduce the pain associated with intestinal inflammation from the H. pylori bacteria, related to the formation of stomach ulcers and pain symptoms in affected individuals. The theaflavins in the black tea leaves help prevent and treat stomach ulcers and digestive disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Stops Food Poisoning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bergamot tea is high in linalool, a potent polyphenol <\/a>with anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties. Consuming bergamot and keeping levels of these polyphenols high in your digestive system reduces the risk of contracting a foodborne illness.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is research showing the efficacy of bergamot tea in destroying bacteria on cabbage leaves and chicken skin. The bergamot is effective at killing various strains of bacteria, including the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n