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Performance Prunus cerasus (Montmorency Tart Cherry)

Tart Cherry

Montmorency Cherry · Tart Cherry Concentrate

Prunus cerasus (Montmorency Tart Cherry)Sleep / Recovery / Anti-InflammatoryAnthocyanin-Rich BerryFunctional Food / Supplement

Tart Cherry (Prunus cerasus, Montmorency variety predominant in research) is a cherry variety rich in anthocyanins, melatonin, and antioxidants. Used for sleep support (natural melatonin source), exercise recovery (anti-inflammatory anthocyanins), and gout/hyperuricemia management.

Quick Start
Route
Oral juice, concentrate, or capsule
Start low
240-480mL juice or 30-60mL concentrate or 1-2g capsule extract
Frequency
1-2x daily
Timing
Independent

Evening for sleep; pre/post-workout for recovery.

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Start here. Every protocol below is ordered lowest-first. Begin at the smallest effective dose, hold about a week to assess tolerance, and step up only if needed.

Tiered Protocols · lowest first
Quick Start
Conservative start
240-480mL juice or 30-60mL concentrate or 1-2g capsule extract · Oral juice, concentrate, or capsule · 1-2x daily
Lowest starting point. Hold about a week to assess tolerance before stepping up.
240-480mL juice or 30-60mL concentrate or 1-2g capsule extract
1-2x daily
Standard
DOMS & Inflammation Reduction
500-1000 mg · Oral · Daily
human clinical trial · Howatson et al. 2010 (Scand J Med Sci Sports, DOI 10.1111/j.1600-0838.2009.01005.x)
500-1000 mg
Daily
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How it works

Tart Cherry combines several mechanisms:

Anthocyanin Antioxidants

Reduce oxidative stress and inflammation post-exercise. Cyanidin glycosides are primary actives.

Endogenous Melatonin

Naturally contains melatonin (at low doses). Supports sleep onset and quality.

Anti-Inflammatory

NF-κB and COX modulation reduce inflammatory cytokines.

Uric Acid Reduction

Anthocyanins inhibit xanthine oxidase, reducing uric acid - mechanism for gout management.

Cardiovascular

Antioxidant and BP-modulating effects.

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What to expect

Early
Days 1–7

Days 1-7: subtle effects.

Mid
Weeks 2–4

Weeks 2-4: peak benefits.

Later
Weeks 4–12

Long-term continuous use OK.

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Evidence

HumanPresent
AnimalPresent
In-vitroPresent
2010Influence of tart cherry juice on indices of recovery following marathon running · Howatson G et al, Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports ↗peer reviewed
2012Effects of a tart cherry juice beverage on melatonin and sleep · Howatson G et al, European Journal of Nutrition ↗peer reviewed
2012Cherry consumption and decreased risk of recurrent gout attacks · Zhang Y et al, Arthritis & Rheumatism ↗peer reviewed
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Interactions & stacking

What's safe to combine, and what belongs in a separate pin.

Keep separate

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Side effects & safety

Commonly reported

  • Mild GI from high fiber content
  • Mild diarrhea at high doses

Less common & notes

  • High sugar load in juice form - choose concentrate or extract for diabetics.
  • Allergic reactions rare.
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Pharmacokinetics

Illustrative plasma concentration · 24 h
Half-life
Variable by component
Peak · Tmax
1-3 hours
Elimination
Hours plasma; cumulative effects over days
Activity
Daily dosing

Storage. Refrigerate juice/concentrate after opening. Capsules/extract: cool dry location.

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Regulatory status

Functional food / dietary supplement (US, DSHEA).

Put it to work

Calculate, log & track

Open Tart Cherry straight into OnePin with your vial and dose pre-filled, then let it handle the syringe math and remind you before the vial runs out.

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The guide & community

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