Remedy · supplement
Tart cherry
Also: Montmorency cherry
A polyphenol-rich juice studied for exercise recovery.
Active compounds Anthocyanins
Evidence by condition
Each grade reflects the research for Tart cherry and that condition specifically.
- BMuscle soreness (DOMS)
Aids recovery of muscular strength and power after hard exercise and modestly reduces soreness and some inflammatory markers.
1 citation
- Tart Cherry Supplementation and Recovery From Strenuous Exercise: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Meta-analysis 2021 · International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism · PMID 33440334 · DOI 10.1123/ijsnem.2020-0145
- Tart Cherry Supplementation and Recovery From Strenuous Exercise: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis