Updated 5/7/24. Tart cherry juice, or as Dr. Oz called it the “ultimate antioxidant”, is reputed to have several health benefits. While there are over 250 different types of tart cherries (also called sour cherries), they are all healthy to various degrees and because they are fruits, all types have some of antioxidant activity. In this tart cherry review, I want to address the three specific claims that Dr. Oz mentioned on his TV show. If you do your own research, remember that its scientific name is Prunus cerasus.
Tart Cherry Juice: Ultimate Antioxidant?
Tart cherries have antioxidant properties. In one study of older adults published in the Journal of Nutrition, 12 older adults were randomly given 16 oz of tart cherry juice (two 8 oz servings per day) for 2 weeks.
After a month, they were given a placebo drink and followed again for another two weeks. Scientists measured oxidative damage caused by 
Results showed tart cherry juice improved the antioxidant defenses of older adults, demonstrating that juice has antioxidant activity.
While this is good news, remember that claims about cherries being the ultimate antioxidant should be seen with skepticism. There's no proof they are better than other antioxidant-rich foods. Like all foods, they have their place in a healthy diet.
Tart Cherry Juice Benefits
According to Dr. Oz, tart cherry juice has the following benefits:
Let’s discuss the proof for each of these separately and see what we can figure out.
Tart Cherry Juice For Pain
Some research finds that tart cherries are anti-inflammatory because they contain compounds that act somewhat similar to aspirin. Some of these compounds in tart cherries are called anthocyanins. One of the ways that aspirin works is by inhibiting an enzyme called cyclooxygenase (pronounced sigh-clo-ox-a-gen-ace). This is the enzyme Dr. Oz was talking about on TV.
In one study, tart cherry juice reduced muscle pain after exercise. This study involved 54 runners. In that study, people drank 24 oz of tart cherry juice daily or a placebo for a week before a race. The brand used was Cherrish cherry juice. A problem with the study, however, is runners rated their pain on a scale. The researchers did not measure antioxidant levels, muscle damage, or oxidative stress.
In another investigation, researchers observed tart cherry juice reduced diabetic nephropathy in their legs. Here researchers had people drink 8 oz of cherry juice for 2 weeks. Other researchers have noted tart cherry juice reduces arthritis pain.
In a meta-analysis of 14 clinical trials, tart cherry juice seemed to have a small effect on reducing the severity of muscle soreness and helping athletes recover their muscle strength faster. While small reductions were also seen in inflammation the markers C reactive protein (CRP) and IL-6, there were no changes in creatine kinase.
Tart Cherry Juice And Heart Disease
In one study, lab rats were fed a high-fat diet for 3 months. Some rats were also given tart cherries (freeze-dried tart cherry powder) while other rats were not. Rats that got the cherries had lower triglycerides and reduced abdominal fat. Cherries also have some soluble fiber which may have contributed to some of the effects on triglycerides.
Since elevated triglycerides (fats in the blood), increased weight and belly fat are associated with metabolic syndrome (which leads to type II diabetes), does this mean that tart cherries can lower our risk of type II diabetes? It’s a good question and it will be interesting to see human research on this. Right now, nobody is sure.
A 2011 study – conducted on people also appeared to show some benefits. In this study, 10 overweight men and women drank either 8 oz of tart cherry juice or a placebo for 4 weeks. Researchers noted that tart cherry juice reduced not only markers for inflammation but also triglycerides and VLDL (a type of LDL /bad cholesterol.
Sleep And Cherry Juice
The hormone melatonin is released from the pineal gland in the brain when we are in darkness, which is one reason we get tired at night. Tart cherries contain melatonin. Specifically, Montmorency tart cherries have about 13 nanograms per gram, which is more melatonin than other varieties such as Balaton tart cherries, which have about 2 nanograms per gram. Additionally, melatonin is also an antioxidant and probably contributes to some of the tart cherries' antioxidant power.
At least one study has indicated that tart cherries may improve sleep in older adults.
In disclosure, that clinical trial was funded by CherryPharm, which makes the tart cherry juice used in this investigation. The study only involved 15 people who had insomnia. Those older adults drank 16 oz of tart cherry juice daily for two weeks. They reported improved sleep compared to when they drank a placebo.
Does this mean that tart cherry juice will help younger people sleep better? Maybe or maybe not. Research needs to confirm this. I would caution – as Dr. Oz did – to avoid drinking cherry juice close to bedtime because the extra fluid may increase nighttime bathroom trips.
Tart Cherry Juice And Exercise
Can tart cherry juice help you exercise better? One study says yes. This investigation involved 27 male and female marathon runners and triathletes. The people were randomly given either a placebo or a supplement that contained 480 mg of tart cherries. The runners took the supplement for 10 days before running a half marathon and on the race day.
Compared to the placebo group, those taking the tart cherry supplement:
- Ran the race 13% faster than the placebo group.
- Had higher antioxidant levels 24 hr and 48 hr after the race.
- Had a 47% reduction in inflammation markers after the race.
- Reported 34% muscle soreness (DOMS) before the race (not after).
The supplement used in this study was called CherryPURE
In a review of cherry exercise studies, researchers noted it may be beneficial if 16 to 24 oz were consumed 4- to 5-d before the exercise event and 2 to 3 d after to promote recovery.
Tart Cherry Juice And Blood Pressure
Melatonin may help nocturnal hypertension, a condition where blood pressure rises at night when we are asleep. Since tart cherries contain melatonin, it makes some sense they might help with this, too.
One study has also shown that drinking 2 oz of Montmorency tart cherry concentrate reduced systolic blood pressure (the top number) by 10 points after two weeks of use. This study involved 15 men with high or elevated blood pressure.
What About Cherry Juice Capsules?
Several people have commented below that they have had success with cherry juice capsules. Several brands exist, including:
If cherry juice is going to help reduce inflammation, the effective dose should contain the equivalent of at least 46 cherries. Check cherry juice capsules to see how many cherries are in a serving size.
Additionally, look at how many capsules are needed to achieve a serving. In other words, if a product said it contained 1000 mg, is that in 1 capsule, 2 or 3 capsules? Compare prices too. More expensive cherry supplements may not be better.
What Brands Do I Suggest?
I think all quality brands will likely work the same. Here are two brands I like:
Tart Cherry Juice Side Effects
No studies have shown any ill effects. That said, there isn’t much research on people with health problems. So, if you're going to try this supplement, here are some things to consider. This list is not complete.
- Start with less than recommended for the first week
- Stop taking at least two weeks before having surgery
- High-potency cherry supplements may interact with medications
- Pregnant and nursing moms should speak to their doctor first
In theory, tart cherry juice may interfere with some medications. This includes blood thinner medicine. People who take blood thinner medications should speak to their doctor.
Cherries may lower blood pressure. In theory, they may interfere with blood pressure medications.
Do Tart Cherries Work?
Overall, I'm intrigued by what I see about tart cherry juice, and from the comments below, several people are also saying that it has an effect on a variety of issues. If you are healthy, I see no problems with taking a shot of tart cherry juice daily or a cherry supplement. It can't hurt, and it just might help.
Here is the brand I like for those who are curious.
Joe,
What is the PH value of TCJ, Is it Alkaline or Acidic? I’m guessing Acidic by the Tart Part, then perhaps it turns Alkaline in the stomach.
Thank You
Richard, the stomach is always acid so I’m not sure if the pH changes when they get to the stomach. Remember that the blood pH is always slightly alkaline. Eating foods does – acid foods or alkaline foods – does not change the blood pH. My guess is they may be alkaline but I don’t think this plays no role in the health of the food.
Hello Joe, could I please check this with you? Are there any long term effects of taking Tart Cherry tablets every day? If no, what would be best recommended dosage every day? I started taking this to help with stress and it greatly helps so I just want to know if I can continue it just like taking any daily suppliment. Thank you very much!
SM, I wonder if it helps your stress because of the melatonin they have? I’m not aware of any long term issues. Some fruits can interact with medications so if you take any show the product you take to your pharmacist and get their opinion on this. If they say anything let me know. Have a great thanksgiving! 🙂
Thank you Joe for your quick reply. I had gone through intense trauma for several years. When it ended, I felt totally drained. Then a friend of mine told me I should take Tart Cherry to help put back what the body lost. I then started to take this and wow I really did feel the difference. My sleep used to be very erratic but after 3 months of these tablets it seems to be stabilizing slowly.
I don’t take any other medication so I am fine I think. I really appreciate your time. Thanks, SM.
SM, I’m really glad it’s helping you so well. So sorry to hear about what you went through. It sounds like you are doing well now and that is what’s most important 🙂
Hello Joe, Just wanted to inform the masses. I’m 59 and have suffered from Gout for about 2 yrs. Found out shortly after that Tart Cherry Juice “not from concentrate” worked wonders!!! I generally get it from Trader Joe’s which is comparably priced. The problem is it’s seasonal and not always available at those stores.
I have since went to other stores and have paid more and they just seem to be a reasonable facsimile of the Trader Joe’s juice.
Don’t get me wrong but drinking the Trader Joe’s juice will give me relief in a day!! And when I feel the onset of gout I can usually stop it in its tracks by the very next day.
Rudy, thanks for the heads up. I’ll have to try trader Joes tart cherry juice next time I’m in their store.
What does 10:1 and/or 25:1 mean on the labels of the tart cherry capsules?
Stepanie, If I understand it correct 10:1 means it has 10X the amount of tart cherry juice compared to the amount of stuff that doesn’t do anything (1X).
Is it Monterey cherries or black cherry, is there a difference?
John, I dont think anyone knows. the best evidence Ive seen is for tart cherries. would other cherries work? Hard to say from a science perspective at this point. give it a try and see. let me know what happens.
anybody else have thoughts?
Anecdotally, from a purely personal experience, tart cherry juice concentrate has saved me from crippling gout and gave me back the flexibility and comfort I had as a young man which at 67, I can no longer claim to be. No guarantees but give it a chance and my best to all,of you who are suffering..
Okay , so tart cherry juice did not work for me, BUT 2 T of the concentrate in water worked wonders! Shoulder pain and foot pain gone. My sleep (was having to take Benadryl) has gone from 3-4 hrs a night to 8. A miracle for me! Have been on it for three weeks.
Joy, that’s great! Really glad its helped you 🙂
Beware of tart cherry juice !!!! It thins the blood!!! I’m on Warfarin and my PT is normally 2.5,after 3 days on tart cherry juice it jumped up to 3.8 !!!!!!!!!!
Ursula, thanks for your words and I did mention this in my review. I appreciate you taking the time to share what happened to you when you used this supplement.
I think this is something for people to keep in mind. When it comes to supplements, I usually assume its a blood thinner until I know better. A lot of supplements have primitive blood thinner properties. Examples include, vitamin E, glucosamine sulfate, fish oil and vitamin A to name a few.
When in doubt, assume its a blood thinner is my motto.
Hello Joe, I take a daily aspirin full flavored (350) and just started taking tart cherry juice concentrate, should I be worried, whats the deal with to thin of blood ?
Mark, many supplements have a blood thinner property. its not that they actually make the blood thinner but that they make it less sticky. Aspirin can do this too. I mention this in my reviews because people may be taking medications that “thin” the blood in addition to taking supplements.The idea here is that the supplement might add to the effects of the medication, which make it easier to bleed if you are cut. It’s this blood thinning trait that is one of the big reasons doctors recommend stopping all supplements prior to surgery.
would tart cherry juice and aspirin have this additive effect? I dont know as I’m not a pharmacist. Did the doctor tell you to take the aspirin? if not, I’d say run this by your doctor.
What is the difference between concentrated black cherry juice and tart cherry juice.?
Would it work the same..? What is the mixture with water?
Can you take a shot of straight 2 TB spoons of concentrated juice or must you mix it?
Are there side effects to taking just the juice by itself?
Thanks
Mary, Im not sure if there is any difference between tart cherry juice and black cherry juice. Anybody else have thoughts on this?
Ive taken swigs right from the tart cherry juice bottle. I know others have mixed it with water. I dont think there is a difference. I think its mostly a matter of taste but would not rule out the possibility that the extra water intake may also have an effect (it would be an interesting experiment to do).
I have been drinking GNC’s organic tart cherry juice concentrate for approximately 3 weeks and have seen a significant reduction in inflammatory pain. All of the severe sciatic pain I have suffered since surgery 2 years ago is gone…completely gone. I don’t know if this will sustain, but for now I will take it!
I am here to 100% verify the powerfully positive impact on my bouts of gout through simply drinking a couple of tablespoons of Tart cherry juice every morning.
I mean its a miracle in my book.
So many times we hear anecdotal claims of success with supplements that may not work for one’s self but in this case for me, it works as if answering my prayers for relief from the excruciating pain from gout. jbp
my husband is diabetic on insulin and cannot sleep at night due to knee, hip and back pain. I am wondering what you think about him taking tcj. might it be better to take a capsule rather than the concentrate? do u know of any reports of reactions with diabetes?
Pennwah, tart cherry juice (and concentrates) often contain sugar so it might raise blood sugar levels. Im not sure of tart cherry juice pills but I’d assume they would be sugar free – always look at the label to make sure. Why dont you ask your husbands pharmacist about any interactions between insulin and tart cherry juice and tart cherry juice pills. They may be able shed some light on this. I’m not aware of any but pharmacist are very good at knowing about drug interactions. If you get an answer, do let me know. I’m curious.
I’m in my early 60’s and have recently had issues with heart palpitations at night when I would lie down to sleep. In addition, I have a bum knee that has been giving me a lot of pain. Both issues interfere with restful sleep. I happened to see a tiny add in a magazine for Cheribundi tart cherry juice that helps with sleep problems and thought I’ll try it. I could not find the same brand, but found an organic one.
After 4 nights of blissful sleep, a great reduction in my palpitations and knee pain, I truly believe it would have to be a direct result of drinking one glass of tart cherry juice an hour or two prior to going to bed. I never thought I would get such results from this product. It will be a staple in my refrigerator for now on.
Amazing improvement in my knee, a bonus I wasn’t even aware I’d receive since I was more concerned about the palpitations.and falling asleep. I’m usually a skeptic on such things, but I’m a believer. And now, I’m going to sleep!
Terry, glad tart cherry juice has been helping you. I also hope you you saw your doctor about what might be causing your night time heart palpitations.
Palpitations are thyroid related.
Interesting discovery, I purchased a different TJ the other day after I ran out of my initial one and it doesn’t appear to be as effective regarding sleep, however, my knee and joints still feel great. I am also concerned about any negative effects since I am allergic to anything aspirin related and I’ve read TJ has components that mimic aspirin.
I have a blood clotting disorder and wouldn’t want to thin my blood too much. Perhaps I should only drink it every other night or so. Your thoughts?
Terry, yes thyroid hormones do a lot of things so its possible to keep tabs on thyroid hormone levels if you have issues with it.
Im not aware that cherries mimic aspirin but there is evidence that substances in cherries inhibit cyclooxygenase, an enzyme that aspirin also inhibits. this enzyme impacts inflammation and pain as well as blood thinning. That doesn’t necessarily mean that if you are allergic to aspirin that you’d also be allergic to tart cherry juice. Id think that if you were going to have a reaction to it, you already would have but since this is something you are wondering about, why dont you go to your local pharmacist and ask him/her today. they should be able to give you a good idea about this. Let me know what they say.
You can get melatonin in any health food section of any grocery store, and it’s very cheap. One pill knocks me out, although (a) falling asleep can be a bit disconcerting because it puts you into a deep sleep off the bat, which can feel like you’re falling, and (b) it can cause a sort of hangover-like headache in the morning for the first few times you use it.
Melatonin is often the active ingredient in over-the-counter sleeping pills. Not as well known as it’s soporific pharmacology is the fact that melatonin is often touted as one of the most potent anti-oxidant agonists in nature – a darling of life-extensionists. In any case, if you’re planning on drinking tart cherry juice for the melatonin, consider taking melatonin pills instead. Because, not only are melatonin supplements readily available and more efficacious, they’re a LOT cheaper than tart cherry juice.
I’ve taken melatonin for sleep as I’m a nurse anesthetist and work nights occasionally. It left me tired and profoundly depressed in the morning. Has anyone else experienced this?
Steve, in the past I’ve noticed feeling tired the day after taking melatonin. It has that reputation of not making people feel groggy the next day but I feel it does.
hi
nice review from a very balanced standpoint. I have a few Qs, but since you mention it, about the antiinflammatory effect. Is there any sense in having this effect other than helping the body with normal function. Just because there is some kind of pain, soreness form whatever cause, is it really that smart to use it as a painkiller?
anyway since I am not well informed of greens and fruits ingredients, you mentioned cherry have melatonin, any other that have the same quality as source?
and is there really any active form of the melatonin after made into juice (concentrate)? and what is the uptake ? stomach, duodenum and so further ?
and can it be that this increase in greens/fruits simply is a matter of the fact that the body gets to little?
and another one, during indigestion/digestion the increased blodflow to the intestines/stomach induces sleepiness?
thanks for review, the seller of this so called great super food easily jumps a few facts to sell their products.
Coppistrong, few thoughts based on your questions
1. since cherry juice has many compmounds, its possible it might do several things – in addition to reducing inflammation. the same can be said for all fruits/veggies
2. Id hope people find out what the cause of their pain might be before trying tart cherry juice. lets try to address the pain if possible rather than masking it. via its anti-inflammatory propries, its possible (in some casees) that dropping inflammation might slow down some disease properties
3. melatonin is made naturally in the body. its also found in almonds, peanuts and turkey.
4. I assume the melatonin makes it past the stomach but a pharmacist might be able to answer that better.
5. its possible digestion might make people sleepy (as happens to many of us at thanksgiving). since melatonin is taken in small doses, Im not sure how significant that effect would be.
?,?
Angel, what do you have ? (questions) about?
Joe, please help me out. I bought some tart cherry capletts and some juice, some don’t really know what I am doing. Exactly what kind of juice, concentrate, ect. should I be looking for?
Ray
Ray, if it says tart cherry juice that’s what to look for. From what Ive heard, if its going to help with reducing inflammation then the product should give you the equivalent of at least 46 cherries. hopefully the product you got does this. This is the product I use (click the link). It is a liquid juice concentrate and says a serving has the equivalent of 80 cherries. Mind you, I have not noticed any pain reducing effect others say they have and so other products might work better. Id say try your stuff for a month and see if it helps. if not, experiment with other brands.
Do let me know what happens.
Does anybody else have other help for Ray?
Honestly – the only TRUE method to observe if it works is to actually “take” the Tart Cherry for an extended amount of time. Please note I had terrible kidney stones from July 2010 to June of 2012. – I did some research on my own before I saw Dr Oz’s video – and found especially Montmorency Tart Cherries worked for gout – so I thought “why not kidney stones”.
I started taking it in June 2012 – I had passed 20 kidneys stones (almost one a month) up to that point with extreme pain in both kidneys at ALL times (as the urologist had stated that Uric Acid crystals were building up in my kidneys.)
I started taking the Tart cherry – at EIGHT TBS rather than the recommended 4 – by Day 3 my pain was almost gone – by a week – it was almost non-existent – Now, November 2013 – my quality of life is back to where it needs to be! I’m not spending $126.00 for kidney meds anymore either – and I have not passed another kidney stone! Also, I’m 47 years old and I sleep like a baby at night now as I take 4 TBS in water around 7:00 PM.
My mother in law, who lives with us experiences acute Fibromyalgia – I started giving it to her 2 TB in the morning and 2 TB in the Evening – after 3 months she was off her pain pills and no pain. (She is 72!) It has been over a year now for her on the Tart Cherry.
My husband takes it for the gout in his Big toe – since he’s been taking it daily – he’s not had another flair-up.
I recommended the Tart Cherry juice to a friend – who’s parents had terrible lower back pain – they took it for a week and was totally floored that the pain was down to about 20% and they slept through the night! They went out and bought 3 cases of the stuff! LOL
I tried the capsules – they did not work for me – after 2 weeks of the taking the capsules my right kidney started to hurt again – so I immediately started taking the juice. I take it religiously! $25 a month compared to $126.00 a month was a “No-Brainer”, ya know?
I recommend to everyone – and everyone (so far) who has tried it has seen SOME type of benefit from it! (one girl had rheumatoid Arthritis in her thumb and needed to have cortisone shots in it twice a year – she started taking the Tart Cherry and in 3 days she noticed a major difference in the pain level – it has now been almost 6 months and she skipped her cortisone shot because her thumb feels so much better!
I apologize that I wrote so much – but I had to comment as I’m one of those people who (when taken religiously) has vast benefits!
Karen, no worries, write as much as you like. Im really glad your family has found relief from tart cherry juice 🙂
Thank you Joe! I’m glad I found your articles. 🙂 Just wanted to give some feedback and reinforcement from someone who has been experiencing it in the longterm. 🙂
And I really appreciate that Karen 🙂
Karen was this 2 TBS of “concentrated” mixed with water or straight up or ready to drink cherry juice. Thanks
I use 4 TBS a day diluted in 10 ounces of water – puts “pucker power” in there for sure 🙂 Some friends actually take it with 7-up or Seltzer Water, or ginger ale 🙂
Thanks!! Never thought about mixing it with anything other than water.
Help! I just went looking for the tart cherry capsules and there is no way to know what to buy! The info given from brand to brand is different, the mg are all over the place, you get the idea. What exactly should I be looking for? How do I compare capsules to the amount of concentrate I have been taking? Any ideas? Thanks, again!
Debbi
Debbi, from what I have heard no, if its going to work, the capsules should give the equivalent of at least 46 cherries. that is what I’d look for. I also dont think the products need to contain anything other than tart cherries either. Other than that I dont have any reason to believe any brand stands out from the rest.
Hi Joe-just found your site and bookmarked it! Happy to find an educated, unbiased opinion. I have been taking one ounce of concentrated tart cherry juice in water every evening for about 6 weeks and though my osteo and rheumatoid arthritis still give me some pain, it is GREATLY alleviated since I have been drinking the juice.
The swelling in my elbows and wrists has also disappeared. My husband started the same regimen about 3 weeks ago and the gout in his knee has totally subsided. I actually love the drink, but since he doesn’t, I am going to check out the whole foods stores for the capsules mentioned by some of your followers. Thanks for the site! I’ll be checking back often.
Debbi
Hey Debbi, glad the cherry juice is helping you and that you found my site 🙂 Keep me posted on how the tart cherry capsules help your husband too.
Hi joe,
I have been using a Cherry concentrate for the past 18 months, for the relief from the aches and pains associated with Ross River Virus. I have found it very beneficial the added bonus is that it allows me to get a good nights sleep.
The only side affect that I have come across is that if I take it for a prolonged period there seems to be a build up of melatonin in my system and become drowsy during the day. I’m not saying this would be something that happens for everybody as one of the symptoms of having Ross River it seems to have made me sensitive to medications and alcohol.
Cheers
Andrew
Andrew, thanks for the heads up. I wasn’t familiar with the Ross River Virus until you mentioned it. Glad Tart cherry juice is helping.
Hi! I know I’m just on the bottom of a long list, but I am a 33 yr old female that has been getting gout since my early 20s. Someone recommended tart cherry supplements instead of the pricey Uloric meds (preventative, not very effective, not to mention liver damaging). I took it for about two weeks.. It really helped my gout! Plus it seemed everyone around me caught some kind of cold and I DIDN’T. Usually I have to watch out cause I’m the first to catch a cold due to a lowered immune system while I take Colchicine for a gout attack.
This stuff is awesome! I recommend it to anyone that gets gout, like me that unfortunately usually gets it almost every two weeks (not a drinker and I do the the foods to avoid) ! I take two capsules a day, there’s 45 doses in the bottle. Less than 15 bucks from your local whole foods store!
Anne, thanks for writing and happy tart cherry juice is helping your gout!
Have used Cherry Juice for gout for several years and it helps me out big time. As stated earlier as soon as you feel that a gout attack\symptom is present drink the juice. Try to get the unsweetened also fresh cherries work too, In California you can get cherry juice at Trader Joe’s pretty reasonable.
But for gout, cherry juice does the trick if ingested as soon as you feel the first tingle of pain. Cause nothing is worse then a full on gout attack talk about unbearable pain. Keep your ph in check with simple test strips and save yourself a lot of grief.
Great site Joe, first time reader, I was investigating “vital factor” and I think I will save my money. I seen the ad on TV last night and I was like “WOW’ I have to get some of that!
It is pricey, if you notice they never say how much it is, just give you a
phone number so their sale pro’s can get a hold of you and tell you everything you want to hear.
Ever heard of Carnivore? suppose to do all kinds of good things also I heard of a german doc, who is doing something with an extract from the venus fly trap plant. And how about monoatomic gold? has anyone tried any of these?
I own a restaurant and I stand and work long hours and was looking for an energy boost without the caffeine and sugar crashes any suggestions>Any info. on noontropics the smart pills? Just throwing some things out there for anyone. Thanks Joe very informative.
Michael French
Hi Carnivore, I’m glad cherry juice is helping your gout! I have heard of Carnivore and its on my list to look at (I really do have a list!). I haven’t heard of the gold product you mentioned though (I’ll add it to my list). nice website you have – Blue Fire Grill sounds great 🙂
Hi, there. Thanks for your column. I began drinking tart cherry juice for pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. It has really helped me with that (quite noticeably). I noticed I was sleeping better, too. No more 3 a.m. awakenings.
All this is anecdotal and god knows to what extent the placebo effect is operating here, but I personally feel very much better. I suspect that the juice also contains lycopene, which has been demonstrated to have an excellent effect on even severe depression. There is a ton of it in COOKED tomatoes(preferably cooked with a little oil) and since I am eating 6+ servings of tomatoes a week, all this juice may have just put me over the edge, lycopene-wise. Anyway, I’m flyin’!!
Thank you, food.
zeliotrope, fantastic! Im glad it is helping you that much! 🙂