Bergamot extract kills cancer cells, researchers say

According to scientists from the University of Calabria and the University of Salford, bergamot extract may have beneficial effects in cancer treatment, Report informs.

Experts have found that the substances in bergamot, buteridine, and melitidine, inhibit cholesterol enzymes and contribute to the death and cessation of cancer stem cell division.

The researchers note that, unlike statin drugs used in modern medicine, bergamot does not have serious side effects. They believe that bergamot can be used to create non-toxic new drugs to fight cancer.