Food
Tart Cherry
A sour cherry, eaten or juiced, traditionally used to ease gout and muscle soreness and to support natural sleep.
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🥄 How to use it
Drink a small glass of tart cherry juice (or eat the cherries) daily; many take it in the evening, as tart cherries naturally contain a little melatonin.
How much: A small glass of 100% tart cherry juice, or a serving of cherries, daily.
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Tart cherries are the sour cousins of sweet cherries, and they've earned a real reputation for easing gout flares and muscle soreness through their anti-inflammatoryA food or habit that helps calm swelling and redness in the body. More → compounds. They also contain a little natural melatonin, which is why a glass in the evening is a gentle sleep aid.
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⚖️ Cautions
- A whole food and gentle; the juice is sugary, so keep portions modest.
- Those prone to kidney stones should be moderate.
- Diabetics should account for the juice's natural sugar.
📚 Why we trust it
- A whole-food traditionally used for gout and soreness
- Studied for easing gout flares and supporting sleep
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🕊️ A word of encouragement
Even sourness carries its own healing gift. Not every good thing comes sweet at first.
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