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Tart Cherry Extract

Montmorency Cherry, Sour Cherry, Prunus cerasus

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Meta Information

ID:tart-cherry-extract
Name:Tart Cherry Extract
Schema Version:1.5

Alternate Names

  • Montmorency Cherry
  • Sour Cherry
  • Prunus cerasus

Intervention Type

therapeutic_agent

Expected Cost Mean

Low Cost:
10
High Cost:
30
Cost Type:
monthly
Description:
Cost for a 30-day supply of capsules or juice concentrate.

Summary

Tart cherry extract is rich in anthocyanins, polyphenols with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. By mitigating oxidative stress and inflammation, it supports key healthspan domains including improved sleep quality via natural melatonin content, reduced muscle soreness post-exercise, and better management of gout by lowering uric acid levels.

Purpose

Reduces inflammation, oxidative stress, and improves sleep quality.

Card Summary

A potent source of anti-inflammatory anthocyanins that supports muscle recovery, sleep, and cardiovascular health.

Drug Class

Drugs In Class

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Impact

Score:
4.5
Justification:
Targets inflammation, sleep, and muscle recovery, but lacks broad systemic aging pathway evidence.

Evidence

Grade:
A
Score:
7.5
Justification:
Multiple human RCTs and meta-analyses support benefits for inflammation, sleep, and recovery.

Safety

Score:
2.5
Justification:
Generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food product with a very low side-effect profile.

Flags

  • Juice concentrates can be high in sugar; opt for unsweetened versions or capsules.
  • May cause gastrointestinal discomfort in sensitive individuals due to sorbitol content.
  • Theoretically may interact with blood-thinning medications; consult a physician if taking anticoagulants.

Verdict

A safe, evidence-backed tool for managing inflammation, muscle soreness, and sleep.

Created

2026-04-26T18:17:30.972657Z

Model

Gemini 3.1 Pro (High)

Delivery

Route:
oral
Scope:
  • systemic

Indication

Focus:
healthspan
Description:
Tart cherry extract is rich in anthocyanins, polyphenols with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. By mitigating oxidative stress and inflammation, it supports key healthspan domains i...

Typical Protocol

  • Daily intake of 400-500mg of standardized extract or 8-12oz of tart cherry juice concentrate.