Cherry Superfood: Expert Nutrition Tips for Optimal Health

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Health tips from the experts

“Cherry has properties reducing symptoms of arthritis and gout” – María F. Carzon, Bachelor degree in Human Nutrition

“Reduce high blood pressure by eating cherries every day” – Ramona Lehadus, Master of Research – MRes – MRes Nutrition & Metabolic Disorders

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Quantity recommendation by Faith Seke

PhD, Agronomy and Crop Science (ongoing), Master’s degree, Food Science and Technology · 1 years of experience · South Africa

• It is recommended that one consumes 25 cherries a day, cherries are a good source of melatonin a hormone that helps in inducing sleep.

Benefits by Livia Dickson Chen

PhD in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Brazil

• Cherry consumption helps protect against chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and obesity. Substances such as anthocyanins, quercetin and rutin present in the cherry protect the blood vessel wall, preventing the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. These substances have an anti-inflammatory, antihistamine role. Cherry also contains chlorogenic acid that helps regulate blood sugar and insulin levels, preventing spikes or drops in blood glucose.
• Cherry is important in fighting arthritis and gout. The bioactive compounds present in this fruit have potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which reduces oxidative stress and joint inflammation, preventing or lessening the symptoms of arthritis or osteoarthritis such as pain or stiffness in the joints. The vitamin C present in cherry has an antioxidant action leading to an increase in the elimination of uric acid in the urine, being also useful for those who have gout.

Side effects by Cagla E. Kayma

Bachelor of Science Nutrition and Dietetics · 7 years of experience · UK

• In general, there are not many side effects or healthy risks to eating cherries. But it’s important to check with a physician or registered dietitian if you believe there are any foods causing you pain or any kind of discomfort.

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This is for information purpose only, and should not be considered as a substitute for medical expertise. These are opinions from an external panel of individual nutritionists, and not to be considered as opinion of Microsoft. Please seek professional help regarding any health conditions or concerns.