Cherry Juice

Tart cherry, Prunus cerasus, is a species of cherry native to Europe and parts of Asia. It has more acidity compared to the common table varieties. which makes it less popular as a fresh fruit. For this reason, tart cherry is used instead as an ingredient in soups, meat dishes and desserts. Tart cherry juice concentrate, which is also available as a supplement, offers a variety of potential health and medicinal benefits.

Antioxidants

Tart cherries are bursting with the antioxidant benefits of five different anthocyanins, as noted by the University of Michigan Health System. Antioxidants from tart cherries are readily absorbed and keep your bloodstream antioxidants elevated for up to 12 hours after you've eaten them. A study published in the August 2004 issue of the journal "Behavioural Brain Research" found that tart cherry anthocyanins may reduce joint pain and inflammation. In the animal study, doses of 400 milligrams per kilogram body weight of anthocyanins produced comparable benefits to the prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug indomethacin. Researchers concluded that the pain-relieving benefits of tart cherry may due to anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of anthocyanin compounds.

Blood Sugar Regulation

Metabolic benefits of tart cherry juice may include improved insulin, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, according to the National College of Natural Medicine. A study published in the October 2009 issue of the "Journal of Medicinal Food" found that anthocyanins in tart cherries influence the genes that control the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. In the animal study, high-fat diets supplemented with 1 percent tart cherry powder resulted in lower cholesterol levels, decreased abdominal fat and decreased inflammation. Researchers conclude that tart cherries decrease risk for Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Exercise Recovery

Muscle recovery time after exercise may be quicker with tart cherry juice concentrate, according to M Lambercht, editor of the book "Acute Topics in Sport Nutrition." A study of long distance runners found that daily consumption of tart cherry juice concentrate for 5 days before, during and two days following a marathon resulted in improved strength, decreased inflammation, decreased levels of oxidized lipids and reduced recovery time. Researchers believed that the antioxidant effects of tart cherry juice improve muscle recovery following strenuous exercise. The study was published in the December 2010 issue of "Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports".

Melatonin

Tart cherries are a good natural source of melatonin, the brain hormone that regulates your body's internal clock. Melatonin is also an effective remedy for some forms of insomnia, according to CoxHealth. A study published in the December 2012 issue of the "European Journal of Nutrition" found that 7 days of supplementation with tart cherry juice improved volunteers' length of sleep and ability to fall asleep and remain asleep. Researchers concluded that tart cherry juice may be beneficial for improving sleep quality and managing sleep disorders.

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