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So what makes the tasty red fruit so beneficial?
The wonder of the
cherry is the anthocyanins. According to research from Michigan State
University tart cherries contain anthocyanins and bioflavonoids, which
inhibit the enzymes Cyclooxygenase-1 and -2, and prevent inflammation
in the body. These compounds have similar activity as aspirin, naproxen
and ibuprofen. Further investigations revealed that daily consumption
of tart cherries has the potential to reduce the pain associated with
joint inflammation. Many middle-aged and elderly consumers are choosing
to drink cherry juice, eating cherries or consuming tart cherry pills
rather than take over-the-counter medications to stave off the pain of
joint inflammation.
Linda
L. Patterson is a living testimony of the soothing affects of cherries
on her joint pain. “I enjoy crocheting and lately my hands
have been so
painful, I couldn’t crochet for more than about 30
minutes.”, says
Patterson. In an attempt to find relief from her pain, she located
Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry capsules, a supplement made from red tart
cherries. “The first night I took just one Tart Cherry
capsule and by
morning my hands felt so much better.”, says Ms. Patterson.
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