Assoc. Prof. PD Dr. Dirk von Lewinski Joins the Expert Team at Wine & Health

Prof. Dirk von Lewinski is the head of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at the Medical University of Graz. As the leader of the research group on Myocardial Function and Energetics, he conducts translational research "from bench to bedside", focusing on the effects of phenols on health.

In multiple studies, he has demonstrated the impact of phenols on cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, their anti-inflammatory properties, and their role in slowing cellular aging. Phenols are health-promoting compounds found in pomegranate, aronia berries, green tea, chocolate, and red wine.

As an expert, Prof. Dirk von Lewinski will support the Wine & Health team by providing insights into the benefits of phenols in nutrition.
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