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Tart Cherry

Montmorency tart cherries (Prunus cerasus), rich in type-1 and type-2 anthocyanins and natural phytochemical melatonin. Tart cherry inhibits xanthine oxidase to clear uric acid crystal deposits in gout, inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes, and elevates circulating melatonin to extend sleep duration.

What Tart Cherry is used for

  • Gout
  • Elevated Uric Acid
  • Insomnia
  • Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
  • Osteoarthritis Joint Pain
  • Post-Exercise Recovery

Pharmaceuticals Tart Cherry is studied as a natural alternative to

  • Allopurinol (supportive)
  • Colchicine (supportive)
  • Melatonin
  • Advil (Ibuprofen)
  • Aleve

Educational information only — never stop or change a prescribed medication without talking to your prescriber first.

Safety and warnings

Pure concentrate contains natural fruit sugars; monitor intake if diabetic. Very safe and well-tolerated.

Evidence level: Strong

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