HepatoCORE by Ortho Molecular Products

If you’re considering bergamot for cholesterol and also want liver help, this pairing fits. It’s aimed at adults with elevated triglycerides or non-HDL cholesterol, early fatty liver on labs (ALT, AST, GGT) or ultrasound, and a diet light on bitter greens. It’s a practical option if your ApoB (the protein that counts atherogenic particles) runs high or your hs-CRP (inflammation signal) is up. Vegans and fish-avoiders who aren’t ready for fish oil often use this alongside lifestyle changes.

BergacynFF combines bergamot polyphenols with artichoke leaf. Bergamot slows cholesterol production in the liver and improves how the liver packages fat into VLDL particles (the carriers that show up as triglycerides). Artichoke increases bile flow, helping clear cholesterol and easing fat handling. Aged black garlic provides S-allyl cysteine, a stable antioxidant that improves endothelial function (how blood vessels relax) and can modestly reduce blood pressure and hs-CRP. In small trials, these ingredients lower LDL and triglycerides 10–25% and improve ALT and GGT within 8 to 12 weeks.

Take two capsules daily with food, ideally your largest meal to align with fat and bile release. Most people choose morning or dinner and stick to it; consistency matters more than timing. Recheck a Lipid Panel, ApoB, Triglycerides, and liver enzymes (ALT, AST, GGT) after 8 to 12 weeks. If triglycerides are still elevated, pairing with omega-3 fish oil is often additive. Avoid alcohol excess while you’re assessing response.

Skip if you have gallstones or biliary obstruction, since artichoke increases bile flow. Use caution with blood thinners or high-dose aspirin; aged black garlic can amplify platelet inhibition (blood’s ability to clot). If you’re on a statin, this is generally compatible, but check with your clinician and monitor liver enzymes. Allergy to artichoke or other Asteraceae plants is a reason to avoid. Pregnancy and breastfeeding: not enough data.