Muscle Soreness & Fatigue
The potent antioxidants found in CherryActive products can support your muscles’ strength and recovery. Research has shown that sore muscles may recover quicker and stronger after taking Montmorency cherry antioxidants. Daily consumption of CherryActive’s unique Montmorency cherry products can help alleviate your muscular problems.
What the Research Says
Of the 150 different flavonoids found in plants, anthocyanins appear to have the greatest antioxidant capacity. Research shows that Montmorency cherries have very high concentrations of anthocyanins 1 and 2 which help to block enzymes in the body called cyclooxygenase 1 and 2 (COX-1 and COX-2). Inhibiting COX-1 and COX-2 may help to ease muscle soreness.
Montmorency cherries contain 30 to 40 milligrams of anthocyanins 1 and 2 in every 100 grams of fruit. Montmorency cherries contain significantly more anthocyanins and phenols than do sweet cherries. One study found that the total phenolic content of sweet cherries ranged from 92 to 147 milligrams/100 grams, while the same amount of Montmorency cherries contained up to 312 milligrams, or more than twice the phenols.
Anthocyanins are more effective than vitamin C, four times more potent as an antioxidant than the well known vitamin E, and have been compared to ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxen for their anti-inflammatory action. The Montmorency cherry anthocyanins actions may help improve sore muscles.
CherryActive products are processed in a unique fashion in order to maximise the levels of health promoting antioxidants and flavonoids present in Montmorency cherries. Use CherryActive products daily to ensure you reap the benefits of their health promoting goodness.