When fighting pain, try cherries
Added: (Tue Nov 04 2003)
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When fighting pain, try cherries
The good news about the health benefits of cherries continues to increase. Montmorency tart cherries are a rich source of antioxidants, which can help fight cancer and heart disease. In addition, there are beneficial compounds in Montmorency tart cherries that help relieve the pain of arthritis and gout. Other fruits and vegetable do not have the pain relief of tart cherries. While the research on the exact mechanisms that give the pain relief is ongoing, many consumers are discovering that tart cherry juice and other cherry products can stave off pain.
Research also shows that tart cherries are a rich source of melatonin, a powerful antioxidant considered more potent that vitamins C, E, and A because it is soluble both in fat and water.
The latest information on the health benefits of tart cherries is in a series of newsletters, called Cherry Advantage. These newsletters, produced by the Cherry Marketing Institute, contain summaries of the latest research on cherries as well as testimonials, other information on the health benefits of cherries. Cherry Advantage is available free-of-charge by logging onto www.tartcherry.com:
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Lansing, MI 48909-7785
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