Cherry is a fruit that we usually find in various kinds of desserts as a sweetener. Its sour and sweet taste make people like it. In addition, cherries are known to have various health benefits, including in the form of juice. Cherry juice is believed to be able to boost the immune system to help maintain our sleep quality. For more details, here are the benefits of cherry juice for our health:
- Reducing the symptoms of gout
Gout is one of the arthritis diseases that affect joints. This disease usually causes pain, swelling and redness in the area affected by inflammation. Studies showed that consumption of cherries can reduce these symptoms. In addition, people with gout who consumed cherries also have a lower risk of re-inflammation. - Improve sleep quality
For those of you who suffer from insomnia, cherry juice is known to be able to help you. Cherry juice contains tryptophan and anthocyanin which can increase the amount of melatonin in the body, which may help regulate your sleep cycle. - Improve the immune system
Anthocyanin is a compound that is responsible for the red colour of cherries. It has anti-microbial properties that can help protect the body from attack by bacteria that cause diseases. Cherries are also rich in nutrients such as vitamins (A, C, K) and minerals (manganese and potassium) which can also boost the immune system. - Improve brain performance
According to the results of a study conducted by the University of Wollongong, older adults with mild dementia can improve their short-term memory after consuming cherry juice every day for 12 weeks. - Protect from free radicals
Cherries contain anthocyanins which act as an antioxidant that can prevent cell damage due to free radicals. This antioxidant makes cherries can be used to reduce the risk of diseases such as cancer and diabetes.
Text by Anggie Triana
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Source(s):
- Healthline - 10 Health Benefits of Tart Cherry Juice (2017). https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-tart-cherry-juice-benefits, January 17, 2019.
- Medical News Today - What are the benefits of cherry juice? (2018). https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323752.php, January 17, 2019.