Health BenefitsWhen Fighting Pain, Try Tart Cherries

There are new reasons to love cherries. As a recent news article said "The day when doctors say, 'Take 10 cherries and call me in the morning' may not be far off."

According to ongoing research, Montmorency tart cherries are a rich source of antioxidants, which can help fight cancer and heart disease. In addition, there are beneficial compounds in Montmorency tart cherries that help relieve the pain of arthritis and gout. Other fruits and vegetable do not have the pain relief of tart cherries. While the research on the exact mechanisms that give the pain relief is underway, many consumers are discovering that tart cherry juice and other cherry products can stave off pain.

Research also shows that tart cherries are a rich source of melatonin, a powerful antioxidant considered more potent that vitamins C, E, and A because it is soluble both in fat and water.

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