This research is neither intended to prevent, treat or cure disease nor to provide individual recommendations.

Arthritis

Arthritis is inflammation within a joint; the two most common forms are osteoarthritis (a form of degenerative arthritis) and rheumatoid arthritis. Loss of cartilage, and the wear and deformation of bone, causes inflammation of the joint, resulting in stiffness and pain. Anthocyanins are the compounds found in Montmorency cherries that give the fruit its bright red colour, and research studies have shown anthocyanins to possess anti-inflammatory properties.

Cyclooxygenase inhibitory and antioxidant cyanidin glycosides in cherries and berries

Seeram NP, Momin RA, Nair MG, Bourquin LD. Cyclooxygenase inhibitory and antioxidant cyanidin glycosides in cherries and berries Phytomedicine. 2001 Sep;8(5):362-9. Abstract Anthocyanins from tart cherries, Prunus cerasus L. (Rosaceae) cv. Balaton and Montmorency; sweet cherries, Prunus avium L. (Rosaceae); bilberries, Vaccinum myrtillus L. (Ericaceae); blackberries, Rubus sp. (Rosaceae); blueberries var. Jersey, Vaccinium corymbosum L. (Ericaceae); cranberries var. Early Bla

Sep 1, 2021

Randomized double-blind crossover study of the efficacy of a tart cherry juice blend in treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee

Schumacher HR, Pullman-Mooar S, Gupta SR, Dinnella JE, Kim R, McHugh MP. Randomized double-blind crossover study of the efficacy of a tart cherry juice blend in treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Osteoarthritis Cartilage. 2013 Aug;21(8):1035-41. Abstract Objective: To assess the efficacy of tart cherry juice in treating pain and other features of knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: 58 non-diabetic patients with Kellgren grade 2-3 OA were randomized to begin treatmen

Jun 28, 2013

Efficacy of tart cherry juice to reduce inflammation biomarkers among women with inflammatory osteoarthritis

Kuehl KS, Elliot DL, Sleigh A, Smith J. Efficacy of tart cherry juice to reduce inflammation biomarkers among women with inflammatory osteoarthritis. J Food Stud. 2012;1:14-25. Abstract Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of pain and disability. OA patients may find relief from the inflammatory component of OA with NSAID use. Tart cherries, high in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, may reduce pain and inflammation without the adverse side effects of NS

Jun 1, 2012

Cherry diet control for gout and arthritis

Blau L.W. (1950) Cherry diet control for gout and arthritis Texas Reports on Biology and Medicine.

Jul 3, 2000

Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of anthocyanins and their aglycon, cyanidin, from tart cherries

Wang, H., Nair, M. G., Strasburg, G. M., Chang, Y.-C., Booren, A. M. Gray, J. I., & DeWitt, D. L. (1999). Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities of anthocyanins and their aglycon, cyanidin, from tart cherries Journal of Natural Products, 62, 294–296. Abstract The anthocyanins (1-3) and cyanidin isolated from tart cherries exhibited in vitro antioxidant and antiinflammatory activities comparable to commercial products. The inhibition of lipid peroxidation of anthocyanins

Feb 1, 2000