Supercharged Fruit…natural Relief for Arthritis Pain, Gout and Inflammation

Say hello to the little red fruit…and get ready for acherries provide 25 milligrams of anthocyanins, which
healing surprise. Cherries, the favorite fruit of millions,help to shut down the enzymes that cause tissue
have been found to offer natural relief for arthritis pain,inflammation in the first place, so cherries can prevent
gout and inflammation. Tart cherry juice concentrate isand treat many kinds of pain," says Muraleedharan
a supercharged way to enjoy this wonder fruit.Nair, the lead researcher on the cherry project at
Tart cherries contain anthocyanins and bioflavonoids,Michigan State University. The anthocyanins also may
which inhibit the enzymes Cyclooxygenase-1 and -2,protect artery walls from the damage that leads to
and prevent inflammation in the body. Theseplaque build up and heart disease. In fact, the latest
compounds have similar activity as aspirin, naproxenresearch shows that anthocyanins do a better job of
and ibuprofen. Further investigations revealed that dailyprotecting arteries than vitamins C and E.”
consumption of tart cherries has the potential toA convenient way to consume a daily dose of
reduce the pain associated with inflammation, arthritischerries is through tart cherry juice concentrate. The
and gout.versatility offered by the concentrate allows it to be
A person eating 20 tart cherries a day could realizemixed with water, soda, oatmeal and even ice cream.
antioxidant or anti-inflammatory benefits. “TwentyThe delicious possibilities are endless.