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The Next Wonder Fruit
Cherries…A Supercharged Fruit
The little red fruit that has been enjoyed by countless millions
offer more than great taste. Are cherries truly fruit for a healthy you?
Recent studies have revealed that cherries offer an assortment of health
benefits including the natural ability to offer relief from joint
inflammation.
So what makes the tasty red fruit so beneficial? The wonder of the
cherry is the anthocyanins. According to research from Michigan State
University tart cherries contain anthocyanins and bioflavonoids, which
inhibit the enzymes Cyclooxygenase-1 and -2, and prevent inflammation in
the body. These compounds have similar activity as aspirin, naproxen and
ibuprofen. Further investigations revealed that daily consumption of
tart cherries has the potential to reduce the pain associated with joint
inflammation. Many middle-aged and elderly consumers are choosing to
drink cherry juice, eating cherries or consuming tart cherry pills
rather than take over-the-counter medications to stave off the pain of
joint inflammation.
Linda L. Patterson is a living testimony of the soothing affects of
cherries on her joint pain. “I enjoy crocheting and lately my hands have
been so painful, I couldn’t crochet for more than about 30 minutes.”,
says Patterson. In an attempt to find relief from her pain, she located
Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry capsules, a supplement made from red tart
cherries. “The first night I took just one Tart Cherry capsule and by
morning my hands felt so much better.”, says Ms. Patterson.
Not only are cherries a great way to maintain a healthy body they are
a natural product. According to Andrew LaPointe, Director of Marketing
for Traverse Bay Farms, “many of our customers are looking to eat
healthier and fruit products fit this trend. It’s certainly better than
fast food.” Traverse Bay Farms sells Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry
capsules and cherry juice concentrate.
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