BENEFITS OF TART RED CHERRY JUICE

Red cherries taste delicious, but their juice may also have health
benefits. Several universities have discovered that tart red cherry
juice, from varieties such as Montmorency, have benefits that can
playa role in good health. Tart cherry juice is usually sold in a
concentrated form that must be mixed with water. The manufacturer King
Orchards recommends mixing one part cherry juice concentrate with
seven parts water. This equals two tablespoons of juice inan
eight-ounce glass.
Cherry juice concentrate can also be added to foodssuch as yogurt or
oatmeal without dilution.
Pain Relief
Tart cherry juice has proven benefits in reducing inflammation, which
in turn provides pain relief. Dr. Kerry Kuehl at Oregon Science and
Health University discovered that tart cherry juice may be as
effective inrelieving pain as non-steroidal anti-inflammato ry
medicines such as ibuprofen and aspirin.
Heart Health
A University of Michigan study led by Dr. Sara Warbler found that tart
cherry juice had measurable benefits in improving heart health. The
cardiovascular benefitsmay be due to the high antioxidant content of
tartcherry juice. Antioxidants help the body fight free radicals,
compounds associated with aging and disease.
Gout Relief
Gout is a form of arthritis in which uric acid builds upin the joints,
causing severe inflammation and pain. The University of Michigan
Health System reports that eating a half-pound of tart cherries or
drinking an equivalent amount of cherry juice each day can reduce
inflammation and relieve the pain of gout.