Drinking tart cherry juice is a new phenomenon among athletes and health-seekers looking for natural ways to get a better night's sleep and lower inflammation in the body, because of its scientifically proven health benefits. Several studies have shown that tart cherries contain high levels of antioxidants and flavonoids, particularly anthocyanins, which help lower inflammation and improve sleep efficiency, two important factors that play a big role in overall health.
More and more doctors and medical professionals are recommending their patients treat everything from sleep apnea and migraines to inflammation and sports injuries with a daily regimen of tart cherry juice. "Prescription drugs can act as band-aids, to cover-up or minimize the symptoms of the underlying health problem, and all too often they do not work well," says Dr. Mark Drucker, Medical Director of the Center for Advanced Medicine in Encinitas, CA. He helps patients treat the root cause of their problem with an integrated approach to medicine that uses natural remedies such as tart cherry. He shared his knowledge and advice for anyone who experiences gout and or joint pain and believes that tart cherry juice helps "boost melatonin."