Bergamot for Weight Loss: Benefits for Visceral Fat, Cholesterol & Energy

For part 2 of our Fat Loss & Longevity series, we want to talk about bergamot for weight loss. It’s part of our Fat Loss & Longevity bundle with Berberine, but today it deserves its own moment.

We promised you alternatives to weight loss injections. So, is bergamot good for weight loss? We believe the answer is a strong yes, especially when it comes to visceral fat, the fat stored deep in your abdomen, which is one of the leading causes of metabolic illness.

So, let’s dig into what bergamot is, how it works, who it’s best for, and why we believe it’s one of the best options out there.

Is Bergamot Good for Weight Loss? Everything You Need to Know

Bergamot isn’t exactly a household name. Some don’t even realise it’s what gives Earl Grey tea its distinctive flavour (yes, I was surprised too!). But the concentrated bergamot extract is where the real magic happens, especially Natroceutics Bergamot-HT Complex.

It helps activate AMPK, a key enzyme that regulates metabolism. Switch it on, and your body shifts into fat burning mode. And what we love most, is there’s solid science to back it up. 

In some trials, participants using bergamot lost around 1kg a week, exactly the sustainable rate we recommend. Beyond the scales, women felt better energy, digestion, and motivation. And let’s be honest, feeling more motivated is half the battle when it comes to sticking with any health plan.

One of the most impressive findings is the reduction in deep abdominal fat, the kind so many women feel stuck with. And participants weren’t even asked to change their diet or lifestyle, yet the shifts still happened.

Overall, it works by supporting metabolism at its core, not by shutting down appetite, which is why the results are healthier and more sustainable.

And beyond bergamot’s benefits for weight loss, studies show it can:

• Lower LDL (‘bad’ cholesterol) and triglycerides, showing bergamot supports heart health.

• Raise HDL (‘good’ cholesterol) by up to 25–39%, improving overall ratios (may even act as a statin alternative).

• Improve liver function markers helping your body detox more efficiently.

• Reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, supporting better energy, stronger immunity and clearer skin.

• Support biological age, with some research suggesting it helps your cells function ‘younger’.

• Feed beneficial gut bacteria with its polyphenols, supporting digestion, appetite balance and immunity.

What Is Visceral Fat and Why It Matters:

The real magic of bergamot isn’t just what you see on the scales, it’s what happens inside, especially when it comes to visceral fat. 

Visceral fat is fat wrapped around your organs. It’s more metabolically active than the fat under your skin, which means it can:

• Lower your metabolic rate and drain energy.

• Drive inflammation that affects skin, joints, mood and immunity.

• Increase health risks tied to insulin resistance and cardiovascular strain.

This is the stubborn fat that refuses to shift, especially after 40. And that’s no coincidence, why is it hard to lose belly fat after 40? Because oestrogen dips, stress becomes daily life, sleep can get patchy, and daily movement often reduce. That mix makes visceral fat much easier to gain, and harder to lose.

This is why natural supplements for visceral fat, paired with lifestyle changes, can make such a difference. And bergamot just happens to be one of the most studied and effective options.

Bergamot Fat Loss vs Weight Loss Injections

Injections mimic hormones that suppress appetite and slow digestion. Yes, they can bring fast results, but often at the cost of muscle loss and a slower metabolism. Our Part 1 blog goes deeper into this if you want to catch up.

And this cost is even greater for women in their 30s, 40s, and beyond, when muscle naturally starts to decline. Muscle isn’t just about shape, it protects your metabolism, supports hormone balance, and keeps bones strong as oestrogen dips. Losing it too quickly can leave you weaker, more fatigued, and more vulnerable in the long run.

Bergamot, on the other hand, works on a cellular level, supporting inflammation, hormones, digestion and more. So, unlike weight loss injections, there’s no hormone disruption, no muscle breakdown, no rebound hunger, and no longterm damage.

And here’s a crucial reminder: the less inflammation in your body, the higher your metabolic rate, and the easier it becomes to maintain or build lean muscle. That’s how you get a stronger, more toned body, not just a smaller one.

Real Women, Real Words

“I’ve been using the bergamot and berberine bundle. Post-menopause with an underactive thyroid, my digestion has vastly improved and I’ve lost body fat. I eat well and train, but this gave my system the boost it needed.”

How to Take:

The Fat Loss & Longevity Bundle is 2 months long:

• Days 1–30: Bergamot (1 capsule morning and evening with food).

• Days 31–60: Berberine (1 capsule twice daily with your two largest meals - ideally 20 minutes before for optimal blood sugar balance).

We recommend pairing with Omega 3 for its anti-inflammatory benefits (it’s also been shown to reduce cortisol and support belly fat reduction). Our Liver Cleanse first can also help your body process fat more effectively.

Top 5 Food & Lifestyle Habits to Boost Results

Of course, no supplement does all the work alone. Pairing bergamot with a few daily tweaks makes the results even more powerful, and realistic to stick with:

1. Apple Cider Vinegar: Just 2 tsps before meals in cold or warm water can significantly reduce glucose spikes and fat storage.

2. Herbs & spices: Ginger, cinnamon, cumin, nigella seeds, saffron, chilli… all shown to support metabolism and fat burning. Easy to add to oats, curries, or warm milk at night.

3. Teas: Matcha has long been trusted for metabolism, while hibiscus tea has been shown to support fat burning too.

4. Greens: Kale, spinach, broccoli, cabbage. Deep greens contain thylakoids which boost satiety hormones and calm hunger signals. Try eating them first at meals.

5. Movement: This one never gets old. Even doubling your daily steps makes a huge difference for metabolism, fat loss, stress, and hormones. Also, walking for just 10-15 minutes after eating can lower your blood glucose by up to 30%, especially helpful for insulin resistance, PCOS, or during perimenopause when blood sugar becomes harder to regulate.

Bergamot is not a gimmick, it’s a science backed, natural supplement that helps target visceral fat, balance cholesterol, and protect long term health.

If weight loss injections have left you curious but cautious, our Fat Loss and Longevity Bundle with bergamot is a safer path to feeling stronger and healthier.

Stay tuned, next week we’ll talk all about berberine, and how together they are life changing for health, fat loss and longevity. 

NB: And don't forget about our Metabolism Reset Masterclass, Tuesday 16th September. Follow this link to book.