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Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BioSchwartz

Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg is a dietary supplement by BioSchwartz with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, heart and metabolic health, anxiety and stress (aromatherapy).Based on those ingredients, 410 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Bergamot Orange Fruit Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg by BioSchwartz

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: bergamot orange fruit extract at 1,000 mg per capsule. Bergamot is a citrus fruit used in supplements for its potential effects on cholesterol and liver health.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — hypromellose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide, and rice flour — which are standard binders and flow agents.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports this product's ingredients for its stated purpose, but it isn't conclusive.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Heart health and cholesterol support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Hyperlipidemia, Metabolic syndrome, Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Obesity, Cardiovascular health, Lipid management.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Bergamot is rated "Possibly Effective" for Hyperlipidemia (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Bergamot is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), Obesity, Metabolic syndrome.

The evidence for bergamot's usefulness is mixed. It's rated possibly effective for high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), meaning some research supports it but more confirmation is needed.

For mental alertness, the data suggests it's possibly ineffective. For nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and autism spectrum disorder, we don't hold enough reliable evidence to rate it either way.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Bergamot

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

The oral extract appears generally well tolerated in the short term, though one person in clinical research reported heartburn. The essential oil is different — it can be toxic if swallowed and cause sun-related skin reactions, so don't use that form.

Topically, bergamot can cause blisters, redness, rash, and darkening of skin, especially in people with fair skin or after sun exposure. The safety data advises against bergamot supplements during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if either applies to you.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Bergamot

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Bergamot.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 410 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check before you start if you take antidiabetes drugs (insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, GLP-1 agonists) — bergamot may lower blood sugar further. Also double-check any medication that makes your skin more sensitive to the sun (photosensitizing drugs), as bergamot could add to that effect.

Use the search tool on this page to verify your exact medications.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence for its stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This supplement may help with high cholesterol, but the evidence is still emerging. If you take diabetes medications or drugs that increase sun sensitivity, check your prescriptions with us first.

Stick to the oral extract form — not the oil. Pregnant or breastfeeding?

Skip it and talk with your pharmacist.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BioSchwartz
Barcode (UPC) 0810056430887
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2024
DSLD ID 316352
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg by BioSchwartz, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
4 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
4 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
0810056430887
IngredientAmount% DV
Bergamot Orange Fruit Extract1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Rice Flour

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formulation

Professional grade Premium quality Ultra concentrated 25:1 extract Antioxidant-rich

Gluten-free Non-GMO

Superior quality guarantee More info at bioschwartz.com

No color additives, binders, or preservatives.

Professional grade supplements

Gluten free ingredients

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

30 day supply We create superior products through the perfect balance of the latest technologies and the purest nutrients nature has to offer. We are committed to providing the highest quality supplements without the premium price tag.

Questions about our products? We are here to help you@ Email our team at [email protected]

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take four (4) capsules, preferably with a meal and water or as recommended by a healthcare professional.

Precautions

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any other dietary supplement.

Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any other dietary supplement. Keep out the reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Seals/Symbols

Formulated in the USA

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Highest Quality 3rd Party Certified

Formula

Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg per serving

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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.

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Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg by BioSchwartz label

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Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg by BioSchwartz

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size4 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Bergamot Orange Fruit Extract

Interacts with
410 drugs
1000 mg per serving Form: Polyphenolic flavanones

Bergamot is a Mediterranean citrus fruit, and its standardized extract is most often used to support cholesterol and heart health, with some early but...

Bergamot Orange Fruit Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Rice Flour. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg by BioSchwartz Drug Interactions

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410Drugs
410 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Bergamot Orange Fruit Extract 410

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg interact with 410 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Bergamot Orange Fruit Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Bergamot Orange Fruit Extract2 drug types · 410 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking bergamot with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that bergamot juice has hypoglycemic effects.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Photosensitizing Drugs

Theoretically, topical bergamot essential oil might increase the risk of side effects when used along with photosensitizing drugs.
Bergamot contains bergapten, which has photosensitizing effects.

Likelihood Probable Evidence D
Bergamot Orange Fruit Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg, from the product label.

BioSchwartz

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Name
BioSchwartz LLC
Street Address
239 2nd Ave. S, 2nd Floor
City
St. Petersburg
State
FL
ZipCode
33701
Phone Number
+1 (855) 739-2206
Web Address
www.bioschwartz.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg by BioSchwartz: Common Questions

Does Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg by BioSchwartz interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg has a known interaction with 410 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against bergamot supplements during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your options.
Does bergamot work for high cholesterol?
It's rated possibly effective, which means some research supports it but we need more studies to be sure. It's worth discussing with your doctor alongside other treatments.
What are the side effects?
The oral extract is generally well tolerated. One person in research reported heartburn. If you use it topically or get bergamot oil on your skin, you may see blisters, redness, rash, or dark spots, especially in sunlight.
Is the essential oil safe to swallow?
No. The essential oil can be toxic if swallowed. This product is the oral extract in capsule form, which is different and safer — but don't drink bergamot essential oil.
Will this make my skin more sensitive to the sun?
Bergamot contains a compound called bergapten that has photosensitizing effects. If you take it orally, be cautious with sun exposure. If you use bergamot oil or peel on your skin, the risk of sun damage is higher.

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The Full Monographs Behind Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Bergamot

Interacts with 410 drugs

Bergamot is a Mediterranean citrus fruit, and its standardized extract is most often used to support cholesterol and heart health, with some early but promising research. The essential oil i...

Read the full Bergamot monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Citrus Bergamot 1000 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 17 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Bergamot 17 references
  1. The Review of Natural Products by Facts and Comparisons. St. Louis, MO: Wolters Kluwer Co., 1999.
  2. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  3. Naganuma M, Hirose S, Nakayama Y, et al. A study of the phototoxicity of lemon oil. Arch Dermatol Res 1985;278:31-6. . PubMed
  4. Kaddu, S., Kerl, H., and Wolf, P. Accidental bullous phototoxic reactions to bergamot aromatherapy oil. J.Am.Acad.Dermatol. 2001;45(3):458-461. PubMed
  5. Finsterer, J. Earl Grey tea intoxication. Lancet 4-27-2002;359(9316):1484. PubMed
  6. Gruson, L. M. and Chang, M. W. Berloque dermatitis mimicking child abuse. Arch.Pediatr.Adolesc.Med. 2002;156(11):1091-1093. PubMed
  7. Weisenseel, P. and Woitalla, S. [Toxic mustard plaster dematitis and phototoxic dematitis after application of bergamot oil]. MMW.Fortschr.Med. 12-15-2005;147(51-52):53, 55.
  8. Placzek, M., Fromel, W., Eberlein, B., Gilbertz, K. P., and Przybilla, B. Evaluation of phototoxic properties of fragrances. Acta Derm.Venereol. 2007;87(4):312-316. PubMed
  9. Mollace, V., Sacco, I., Janda, E., Malara, C., Ventrice, D., Colica, C., Visalli, V., Muscoli, S., Ragusa, S., Muscoli, C., Rotiroti, D., and Romeo, F. Hypolipemic and hypoglycaemic activity of bergamot polyphenols: from animal models to human studies. F PubMed
  10. Morliere, P., Huppe, G., Averbeck, D., Young, A. R., Santus, R., and Dubertret, L. In vitro photostability and photosensitizing properties of bergamot oil. Effects of a cinnamate sunscreen. J.Photochem.Photobiol.B 1990;7(2-4):199-208. PubMed
  11. Young, A. R., Walker, S. L., Kinley, J. S., Plastow, S. R., Averbeck, D., Morliere, P., and Dubertret, L. Phototumorigenesis studies of 5-methoxypsoralen in bergamot oil: evaluation and modification of risk of human use in an albino mouse skin model. J.P PubMed
  12. Girard, J., Unkovic, J., Delahayes, J., and Lafille, C. [Phototoxicity of Bergamot oil. Comparison between humans and guinea pigs]. Dermatologica 1979;158(4):229-243.
  13. Zaynoun, S. T., Johnson, B. E., and Frain-Bell, W. A study of oil of bergamot and its importance as a phototoxic agent. II. Factors which affect the phototoxic reaction induced by bergamot oil and psoralen derivatives. Contact Dermatitis 1977;3(5):225-23 PubMed
  14. Zacher, K. D. and Ippen, H. [Contact dermatitis caused by bergamot oil]. Derm.Beruf.Umwelt. 1984;32(3):95-97.
  15. Yasui, Y. and Hirone, T. Action spectrum for bergamot-oil phototoxicity measured by sunburn cell counting. J.Dermatol. 1994;21(5):319-322. PubMed
  16. Zaynoun, S. T., Johnson, B. E., and Frain-Bell, W. A study of oil of bergamot and its importance as a phototoxic agent. I. Characterization and quantification of the photoactive component. Br.J.Dermatol. 1977;96(5):475-482. PubMed
  17. Bruno A, Pandolfo G, Crucitti M, Cedro C, Zoccali RA, Muscatello MRA. Bergamot Polyphenolic Fraction Supplementation Improves Cognitive Functioning in Schizophrenia: Data From an 8-Week, Open-Label Pilot Study. J Clin Psychopharmacol 2017;37(4):468-71. PubMed

See these in context on the Bergamot monograph →

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