Anthocyanin molecules give blueberries, raspberries, bilberries and cherries their dark pigmentation. Anthocyanins are potent antioxidant compounds with a wide range of health-promoting properties, especially for your muscles, providing faster relief from the minor discomfort and stiffness that can follow exercise.^1-8 And tart cherries have a very high anthocyanin content.

Tart cherry and anthocyanins

Anthocyanins and tart cherry support muscle health by promoting healthy blood flow and vascular function, supporting metabolic pathways, and inhibiting peripheral muscle fatigue.^1,2,9,10  CherryPURE® has been clinically studied for muscle health in people participating in intense resistance or endurance training. In both studies, tart cherry extract was found to support muscle health.^1,2 Runners who consumed tart cherry extract for eight days before a race, on the race day, and two days afterwards averaged a 13% faster half-marathon race finish time than placebo.¹

Post-exercise muscle recovery in clinical studies

In the same clinical studies using CherryPURE®, participants experienced relief from stiffness and discomfort associated with exercise in addition to supporting muscle recovery.^1,2 Tart cherry extract also protected against oxidative stress and promoted a healthy inflammatory response after running a half-marathon.¹

Whether you’re a marathon runner, resistance trainer, or just exercising to stay in shape, Tart Cherry with CherryPURE® is an excellent addition to your exercise regimen.