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

High Blood Pressure

If blood pressure is too high, it puts extra strain on blood vessels, heart and other organs. Persistent high blood pressure can increase the risk of a number of serious and potentially life-threatening conditions, such as heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, aortic aneurysms, kidney disease and vascular dementia. Drinking Montmorency cherry concentrate significantly reduces high blood pressure at a level comparable to that achieved by medication, according to research.

Phytochemical uptake following human consumptionof Montmorency tart cherry (L. Prunus cerasus) and influence of phenolic acids on vascular smooth muscle cells in vitro.

Keane KM, Bell PG, Lodge JK, Constantinou CL, Jenkinson SE, Bass R, Howatson G. Phytochemical uptake following human consumptionof Montmorency tart cherry (L. Prunus cerasus) and influence of phenolic acids on vascular smooth muscle cells in vitro. Eur J Nutr. 2016 Jun;55(4):1695-705. doi: 10.1007/s00394-015-0988-9. Abstract Purpose: To investigate the phytochemical uptake following human consumption of Montmorency tart cherry (L. Prunus cerasus) and influence of selected phe

Jun 1, 2016

Effects of Montmorency tart cherry (Prunus Cerasus L.) consumption on vascular function in men with early hypertension

Keane KM, George TW, Constantinou CL, Brown MA, Clifford T, Howatson G. Effects of Montmorency tart cherry (Prunus Cerasus L.) consumption on vascular function in men with early hypertension Am J Clin Nutr. 2016 Abstract Background: Tart cherries contain numerous polyphenolic compounds that could potentially improve endothelial function and reduce cardiovascular disease risk. Objective: We sought to examine the acute effects of Montmorency tart cherry (MC) juice on vascular f

May 4, 2016

Acute reduction in blood pressure following consumption of anthocyanin-rich cherry juice may be dose-interval dependant: a pilot cross-over study.

Kent K, Charlton KE, Jenner A, Roodenrys S. Acute reduction in blood pressure following consumption of anthocyanin-rich cherry juice may be dose-interval dependant: a pilot cross-over study. Int J Food Sci Nutr. Abstract A pilot cross-over study assessed the acute effects on blood pressure and plasma biomarkers associated with consumption of a 300 ml anthocyanin-rich fruit juice, provided in differing dose-intervals. Young adults (n = 6) and older adults (n = 7) received in r

Dec 13, 2015

Polyphenol-rich juices reduce blood pressure measures in a randomised controlled trial in high normal and hypertensive volunteers.

Tjelle TE1, Holtung L1, Bøhn SK1, Aaby K2, Thoresen M3, Wiik SÅ1, Paur I1, Karlsen AS1, Retterstøl K1, Iversen PO1, Blomhoff R1 Polyphenol-rich juices reduce blood pressure measures in a randomised controlled trial in high normal and hypertensive volunteers. Br J Nutr. 2015 Oct 14;114(7):1054-63. doi: 10.1017/ S0007114515000562. Epub 2015 Abstract Intake of fruits and berries may lower blood pressure (BP), most probably due to the high content of polyphenols. In the present s

Oct 14, 2015

Effect of a tart cherry juice supplement on arterial stiffness and inflammation in healthy adults: a randomised controlled trial

Lynn A, Mathew S, Moore CT, Russell J, Robinson E, Soumpasi V, Barker ME. Effect of a tart cherry juice supplement on arterial stiffness and inflammation in healthy adults: a randomised controlled trial Plant Foods Hum Nutr. 2014 Jun;69(2):122-7. doi: 10.1007/s11130-014-0409-x. Abstract Tart cherries are a particularly rich source of anthocyanins. Evidence indicates that dietary intake of anthocyanins is inversely associated with arterial stiffness. We conducted an open-label

Jun 1, 2014