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    Tart Cherry

    Before bed or post-workout

    Tart cherry, primarily from the Montmorency variety, is a fruit rich in anthocyanins, flavonoids, and naturally occurring melatonin. It is most commonly consumed as juice concentrate or capsule extract and has been studied for its roles in exercise recovery, sleep enhancement, and reducing systemic inflammation.

    Research Evidence
    Improves sleep quality and duration
    Moderate
    May reduce symptoms of osteoarthritis
    Limited
    Accelerates recovery of muscle function post-exercise
    Moderate
    Reduces delayed-onset muscle soreness after intense exercise
    Strong
    May lower uric acid levels relevant to gout risk
    Limited
    Lowers markers of systemic inflammation
    Moderate
    Source: Examine.com

    Expert Evidence

    2 references from 1 expert

    “Cold tart cherry juice increases your body's own melatonin production and rides the wave, which means that you have more melatonin available to instigate sleep.”

    Why You Can't Sleep in Midlife And How to Fix It

    3:02
    2026
    Safety & Cautions

    Side Effects

    • Mild gastrointestinal discomfort
    • Loose stools at high doses
    • Possible blood sugar fluctuations due to natural sugars in juice form
    Tart cherry is generally well-tolerated with a strong safety profile across clinical studies. Those taking blood thinners or medications metabolized by CYP enzymes should consult a healthcare provider, as anthocyanins may have mild interactions.
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