Studies on Tart Cherry Juice:

•  Tart cherry juice decreases oxidative stress in healthy older men and women - Compared with young adults, older adults have significantly impaired capacities to resist oxidative damage when faced with acute stress such as ischemia/reperfusion. This impairment likely contributes to increased morbidity and mortality in older adults in response to acute trauma, infections, and the susceptibility to diseases such as atherosclerosis, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. Consumption of foods high in polyphenols, particularly anthocyanins, have been associated with improved health... read the full study

•  Cherry consumption and decreased risk of recurrent gout attacks - Results: Our study included 633 individuals with gout. Cherry intake over a 2-day period was associated with a 35% lower risk of gout attacks compared with no intake... read the full study

•  Effects of a tart cherry juice beverage on the sleep of older adults with insomnia: a pilot study - The tart cherry juice beverage was associated with statistically significant pre- to post-treatment improvements on all sleep variables. Read the full study

• Effects of sour cherry juice on blood glucose and some cardiovascular risk factors improvements in diabetic women: A pilot study - Findings:  After six weeks' consumption of CSCJ, significant reductions in body weight (p < 0.01), blood pressure and HbA1c (p < 0.05) was seen. Total cholesterol and LDL‐C decreased significantly in a sub‐group of patients (n = 12) with LDL‐C ≥ 100 mg/dl as well. Read the full study

•  Effects of Montmorency tart cherry (Prunus Cerasus L.) consumption on vascular function in men with early hypertension - intake acutely reduces SBP in men with early hypertension. These benefits may be mechanistically linked to the actions of circulating phenolic acids. This study provides information on a new application of MCs in health maintenance, particularly in positively modulating SBP. Read the full study

•  Randomized double-blind crossover study of the efficacy of a tart cherry juice blend in treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee - Tart cherry juice provided symptom relief for patients with mild to moderate knee OA, but this effect was not significantly greater than placebo. Tart cherry juice lowered hsCRP levels and this effect was associated with improved WOMAC scores. Read the full study

•  Consumption of 100% Tart Cherry Juice Reduces Serum Urate in Overweight and Obese Adults - Collectively, the data suggest that 100% TCJ reduces sUA concentrations, mitigating hyperuricemia associated with gouty arthritis. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT03636529. Read the full study