Why Consume Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate?

[BABY1]

TweetTart cherry juice concentrate is as its name says, the cherry fruit in concentrated or extract form. It is made of the sour or Montmorency cherry. Manufacturers claim that it is sugar, additives and preservatives free. It is usually used as a topping to mix it with other favorite drinks, such as cocktails, smoothies, etc. However this juice is not only valued by its nutritional capabilities, but by its health benefits, such as its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potentials, because of which helps fight a lot health issues, such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, cancer, gout, insomnia, among many others.

Diabetes

Research claims that it lowers blood sugar and controls insulin levels, but is better to avoid it if it has sugar and other preservatives added, as it could actually rise them, so better check if it is the sugar free brand.


Heart Healthy and Anti-carcinogenic

Because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities it is thought of been protective for the heart, improving blood pressure, thanks to the potassium content, and a component known as quercetin that manages cholesterol, avoiding the LDL oxidation, which promotes atherosclerosis that clogs the arteries, further causing heart attacks and strokes.
The anti-carcinogenic capacity is due to the antioxidants compounds known as anthocyanins, vitamin C and E, which combat the “oxidative effect” of the cells, that causes diseases and aging.


Insomnia

Another component of tart cherry juice concentrate is melatonin, which as you might probably know is a hormone that promotes healthy sleep, regulating the sleep cycle.


Arthritis and gout

As of the anti-inflammatory properties, to not surprise tart cherry juice for arthritis relief is effective in managing inflammation, because is supposedly better than aspirins and other NSAIDs in handling the pain.
However, one of the most popular health benefits of tart cherry juice is the management of gout. According to previous research, it lowers the urate levels or uric acid levels. High uric acid levels cause gout when this acid crystallizes inside the joints and provokes awful pain. So there are a lot of claims about the effectiveness of tart cherries and cherry concentrate for gout treatment, in curing the pain and inflammation associated with this painful condition.
Also improves blood circulation, helps relief the pain related to sport injuries and post workout soreness, relieves migraine (is more effective than aspirins), improves memory performance and much more. These were only a few of the tart cherry juice concentrate nutritional and health benefits.

[jipped genes]

TweetI use it after training. the anti oxidants really help me prevent bruising and seems to help with muscle soreness.


Efficacy of tart cherry juice in reducing muscle pain during running: a randomized controlled trial

[BABY1]

TweetThis stuff really tatses good. I like the fact that it is rich in melatonin instead of having to take another supplement