For the Health of It

According to ongoing research, daily consumption of Montmorency tart cherries has the potential to reduce the pain associated with arthritis and gout. To date, no other fruit or vegetable has been found to have the pain relieving properties of tart cherries.

There are 17 compounds in tart cherries with antioxidant properities, which, in total, may help fight cancer and heart disease.

Health Benefits of Tart Cherry Juice

Ongoing research shows that tart cherries are a natural source of antioxidants. Melatonin, a powerful antioxidant that attacks free radicals is also present in significant quantities in tart cherries. Tart cherries are also loaded with nutrients, including high amounts of Vitamin A and beta carotene.

FDA regulations, though, prevent us from sharing the results of scientific and medical research studies about the potential health benefits of Montmorency Tart Cherries.

You can learn more by visiting the Cherry Marketing Institute. Specifically, you can download the brochures pictured at right, including Montmorency Tart Cherries: The Healing Fruit.

The image below, showing the high antioxidant capacity of tart cherry juice concentrate and dried tart cherries, is courtesy of the Cherry Marketing Institute.