6 amazing benefits of cherries

Cherries attract connoisseurs not only because of their delicious, juicy flavor but also because of their unexpected medicinal effects.

1. Prevent and reduce symptoms of arthritis, gout ...

Research has shown that eating 10 cherries a day can protect against repeated attacks of arthritis and gout. According to Dr. Hyon K. Choi and researchers at the Arthritis Foundation, “Eating cherries reduced the risk of gout flare-ups by 50% within 48 hours.” They predict that this significant improvement will continue over the long term. Another study at the Baylor Research Institute found that daily intake of tart cherry extract can reduce osteoarthritis by over 20%.

The powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of the anthocyanin and flavonoid compounds in cherries are responsible for this effect. Cherries, especially tart cherries, contain the highest levels of anthocyanins of any fruit. There is evidence that cherries also reduce elevated uric acid levels and lower C-reactive protein, which is generally found in inflammatory diseases.

Anyone suffering from degenerative conditions such as cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, arthritis, osteoporosis, bacterial, viral or Candida infections (in the mouth and vagina) has inflammation in their body, and therefore can all benefit from the anti-inflammatory effects of cherries.

2. Prevent cancer and other degenerative diseases

The high fiber, vitamin C, carotenoids, and anthocyanins (especially cyanidin) found in cherries may aid in the prevention and treatment of cancer. “A study using cancer cell lines demonstrated that anthocyanins in cherries inhibit the growth cycle of cancer cells and kill mutated cells.” Researchers also noted that queritrin, a flavonoid abundant in cherries, has powerful anti-cancer effects.

Cherries contain ellagic acid and perillyl alcohol (POH), two compounds that researchers have hailed as miracle compounds in the fight against cancer. Ellagic acid is recognized as the most effective means of preventing cancer due to its anti-carcinogenic and anti-mutagenic properties. POH has been shown to eliminate proteins that are essential for cancer cell growth, which has been tested and proven successful in a variety of cancers.

3. Support for patients with high blood pressure

The high potassium content in cherries can help regulate blood pressure and reduce the amount of excess sodium that is produced by high blood pressure. Eating a cup of cherries will give your body the same amount of potassium as eating a banana. In addition, the quercetin content in cherries also helps you have healthy blood vessels.

4. Reduce signs of aging

Important flavonoids, such as isoquercitrin, quercitrin and vitamin C, abundant in cherries, help reduce oxidation of cells, thereby slowing down the aging process. The antioxidant capacity is the reason why these flavonoids have the ability to fight cancer.

5. Post-exercise recovery and muscle pain relief

The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects of anthocyanins and flavonoids can reduce exercise-induced free radicals, while also reducing recovery time, pain, inflammation, and muscle soreness. Therefore, cherries are a smart choice for sports enthusiasts, especially athletes, who are at high risk of osteoarthritis due to excessive physical activity leading to cartilage breakdown, or joint damage.

6. Improve sleep

Cherries are rich in Melatonin - a compound that is highly valued for its positive effects on sleep quality, something many people desire but do not have.

According to khoahoc.tv