Black Cherries

Black Cherries are an excellent source of anthocyanins, potent anti-oxidants, which are in the red pigment of the fruit. Note that anthocyanin levels are equivalent in tart, sour and black cherries.

• Combats symptoms of Gout by significantly decreasing blood Uric Acid levels.
• High levels of Melatonin and Anthocyanins in Cherries may lower the risk of heart attacks and stroke.
• Melatonin is important for the function of the immune system.

The secret to the benefits of cherry juice is a compound called anthocyanins, which are the pigments that give cherries their bright red color and are also believed to be the key to helping the body relieve inflammation. As an added bonus, these same anthocyanins may significantly reduce your risk for colon cancer, the third leading cancer in America.

Doctors and scientists believe that the anthocyanins in the cherries is what caused the decrease in blood urates and what causes cherry juice gout relief. They also feel that consuming anthocyanins on a regular basis may help lower heart attack and stroke risk, and are even studying the benefits of cherry juice and how it may have direct applications to the treatment and prevention of cancer.