Disclosed is an extract of Citrus aurantium var. bergamia which is useful for the prevention and treatment of dyslipidaemia, hyperglycaemia and vascular inflammation, and especially of hepatic steatosis. The extract according to the invention is distinguished by a high content of melitidin and brutieridin and oligomeric polyphenols. The extract is obtained from the biomass after prior freezing and thawing of the squeezed fruit.
