Did you know that cherries can lower levels of inflammation in the body drastically enough to
dramatically alleviate arthritis symptoms and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and
diabetes? It doesn’t even take a super-powerful extract to feel the effect; powdered cherries
alone have produced dramatic results. In at least one study, powdered cherry consumption
actually led to a change in the functioning of inflammation-regulating genes in mice.
Like all dark-skinned fruits, cherries are high in antioxidants and other phytochemicals that
promote human health in ways that science is only just beginning to understand. While sweet
cherries may be more fun to eat, the most potent inflammation-fighting cherries are the tart
variety. In addition to fighting inflammation and arthritis, cherries have also been found to
fight gout, reduce body fat and lower levels of cholesterol.
Think it can’t get any better? At least some tart cherries contain high enough levels of the
hormone melatonin that they can actually help you fall asleep. They are truly a miracle food.