Hot Health Tip: Research Shows Tart Cherry is Tops

(ARA) - If George Washington had heard the latest research news from the world of academia, he might have thought twice about chopping down the cherry tree. Apparently, the tart cherry most commonly used as an ingredient in cherry pie has a lot more than just great taste.

Recent research from several leading universities has uncovered new health secrets offered by the tart cherry. In fact, research from the University of Vermont found that active athletes who consumed a cherry juice blend made with tart cherry juice experienced less muscle soreness and faster recovery from physical exercise that a second study group that drank a placebo.

Research indicates the antioxidants found in tart cherries may also help reduce joint pain due to gout. Gout is a type of arthritis (inflammation of the joints). It is nearly always associated with an abnormally high concentration of uric acid in the blood. Under certain circumstances, the body produces too much uric acid or excretes too little. As uric acid concentrations increase, needlelike crystals of a salt called monosodium urate (MSU) form. In time, MSU crystals accumulate and cause inflammation and pain, symptoms typical of gout.

Cherries contain antioxidant compounds that may lower uric acid and reduce inflammation, so cherries could be effective in reducing pain associated with gout. In fact, research shows that the tart cherry may be one of nature’s top anti-inflammatory fruits. According to research, to date no other fruit has been found to have the same unique blend of synergistic antioxidant properties found in tart cherries.

With all of the research regarding muscle soreness, recovery and maintaining healthy joints, this ruby red fruit may be an excellent choice to add to your daily eating habits. However, since fresh cherries may be hard to find year-round, several cherry-based dietary supplements, such as Fruit Advantage Cherry Prime (www.fruitadvantage.com), may be worth considering if you want to enjoy the powerful joint and muscle benefits of tart cherries.

Fruit Advantage has combined tart cherries (425mg) with pharmaceutical grade, triple strength Glucosamine (1500mg) and Chondroitin (1200mg). Each serving of Cherry Prime delivers the equivalent of approximately 1 pound of tart cherries, without the sugar, based upon specific tart cherry antioxidants. In fact, Fruit Advantage Cherry Prime is a patent-pending formula and the world’s first supplement to combine these ingredients into a once-a-day (3 capsules) serving.

Cherry Prime is the perfect balance between joint comfort and the natural health benefits of tart cherries. If you are searching for natural relief from sore muscles and joint pain due to an active lifestyle, Cherry Prime is for you. To learn more about Fruit Advantage Cherry Prime visit the Fruit Advantage Web site at (877) 746-7477 or visit the company Web site at www.fruitadvantage.com.

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