Active Edge CherryActive Concentrate (100% concentrated Montmorency cherry juice) - 946ml

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Melatonin is a hormone made by the pineal gland, a small gland in the brain. It helps control sleep and wake cycles.

CherryActive Concentrate is very versatile - mix with water to make a delicious cherry juice or add to smoothies, juices or to natural yoghurt. Unexpectedly, the findings also revealed that while the 60ml dose of cherry concentrate increased the volumes of plant compounds within the blood, it brought no additional benefit in lowering uric acid or inflammation compared to the 30ml dose.The benefits of cherries come from their high levels of antioxidants that fight free radical damage and protect our cells. Recent research also indicates that cherries help remove excess body fat and increase melatonin. This supports a healthy sleep cycle.

Another one of the benefits of cherries is they fight free radicals that damage the eyes. Macular degeneration and glaucoma are caused by free radicals and oxidative stress. Fill half of a jar with water, and then add your cherries. Keep tapping the jar on the counter to remove air bubbles. Research shows that the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds in cherries may help relieve exercise-induced muscle pain, damage, and inflammation ( 6, 9). In fact, a study published in the Journal of Natural Products found that the anthocyanins and cyanidin isolated from tart cherries exhibited better anti-inflammatory activity than aspirin.

What is cherry juice?

However, you’d have to eat quite a regular and large amount of the actual cherries themselves to really feel all the benefits, so this article will be focusing on Montmorency Cherry extract, usually available in either capsule form or a juice concentrate. In the United States, most sweet cherries are grown in Washington, California, Oregon, Wisconsin and Michigan. Sour cherries are grown in Michigan, New York, Utah and Washington. Cherry Nutrition Facts