I must admit that I am fairly new to this tart cherry juice thing. I usually don't believe the general press or the internet on certain claims or statements, but the affects of tart cherry juice is beginning to have more research to help support its claim of decreasing pain, decreasing the effects of exercise and DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), and decreasing inflammation. Recently Life Extension just released an article, with attached references, regarding the Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Tart Cherry and reviewed it effects of decreasing exercise muscle soreness, decreasing inflammation, prevention of CV disease, and its anti-cancer properties. Imagine if a simple supplement could help decrease medication usage (and its known side effects) in patients with chronic pain and inflammation such as gout, osteoarthritis, RA, and atherosclerosis? What is it could prevent or change the state of disease in pathologies such as atherosclerosis, cancer, or Alzhiemer's disease?
Chris Johnson, PT recently blogged about the performance effects of tart cherry juice with endurance training and states he is an avid user of tart cherry juice with his training. One study in 2010, showed tart cherry juice supplementation aided in recovery after strenuous exercise when running. Another study, showed a decrease in pain and muscle strength loss after exercise induced muscle damage. Further research, showed an increase in antioxidant defense towards decreasing oxidative damage. These three research articles are starting a body of literature that supports the use of supplementing tart cherry juice to help decrease pain, decrease inflammation, and decrease side effects of exercise. As Chris Johnson said, are you on the juice? Great stuff!
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