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Tart Cherry

Anthocyanin-rich fruit extract with anti-inflammatory & recovery properties; useful for DOMS & sleep.

recoverysleepinflammationendurance
Evidence last reviewed: 04 Apr 2026
Trade-offs & context
Known concerns, timing considerations, & interactions
Tolerance

High sugar load in juice form — prefer capsule or concentrate to limit glycemic impact

Sleep

Raises melatonin slightly — late-day dosing may aid sleep but could cause next-morning drowsiness

Dot colour: High concern  Moderate   Low / note
Biomarkers studied
Outcomes directly measured across the evidence records below
Performance
Muscle Strength (1RM)
Recovery
DOMS / Muscle Soreness
Evidence
1 record
DOMS / recovery from intense exercise
Athletes; runnersRCTs
PUBMEDModerate

Consistent reduction in DOMS & inflammatory markers; faster strength recovery post-marathon/resistance training.

Dose: 480 mgDuration: 4–7 days peri-event
Also raises melatonin — late-day dosing may improve sleep.
Forms
Tart cherry concentrate (juice)
~30 mL twice daily in most protocols.
Tart cherry capsules (powder)
More convenient; compare anthocyanin content.

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