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| What Is In Cherries That Makes Them So Healthy? What Diseases Do They Provide Protection From? |  Cherries have been used for hundreds of years as a folk remedy for Gout. However, only recently have scientists discovered the reasons behind their varied health benefits. The secret behind their healthful qualities is because they contain substantial amounts of compounds known as anthocyanins. |
To clarify one of their functions, anthocyanins are antioxidant ingredients in fruits that give them their bright colors. In general, the darker this fruit's color, the more anthocyanins it containsUndoubtedly, scientists think that the pain relief that anthocyanins provide comes not from one antioxidant, but is the result of several compounds working synergistically.
Wikipedia has an elaborate explanation...
Anthocyanins
In fact, they are the only fruits that contains Melatonin, a powerful antioxidant that also helps to regulate your sleep patterns.
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Drinking Cherry juices as a treatment for gout has been done for many years, but it is only recently that the mainstream media has begun to take notice. Why are they such an effective treatment against gout?
First of all, this fruit has been found to reduce levels of uric acid in the blood, a common cause of Gout.
In a study done by the University of California Davis, researchers found that women who were given a serving of this fruit each day, were able to reduce their uric acid levels by 15 percent.
[Top] Scientists at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore believe the anthocyanins in tart variants of this fruit are as effective as the prescription medicine Indomethacin for reducing inflammation due to Arthritis, based on animal studies.
In effect, they attribute it to the ability of anthocyanins in them to destroy 'free radicals; cellular structures capable of causing a myriad of diseases ranging from heart disease to Cancer.
In a related study, researchers found that these fruits were effective in relieving muscular pain following intensive exercise.
[Top] In laboratory studies of mice that were prone to develop Colon Cancer, the addition of these fruits to their diets reduced the prevalence and the size of Colon Cancer tumors in them.
[Top] In another study, laboratory mice that were fed a high-fat diet with fruit powder mixed in didn't gain as much weight as those who weren't given the powder.
Plus, blood levels of inflammatory chemicals associated with heart disease and Diabetes were much lower in the mice given the powder.
They may also prove useful in treating the following conditions:- Kidney stones
- Reducing Cholesterol
- Insomnia
- Reducing your risk of cancer
- Reducing the risk of heart attack
- Preventing Varicose Veins
- Reducing headaches
[Top] Basically, they are either sweet or sour. Generally, the sour forms contain more of the anthocyanins than the sweet forms do.
Furthermore, a common variant of the sour form is the Montgomery while a common variant of the sweet form is the Bing.
Additionally, there is another type served in cocktails known as the maraschino Cherry. Diabetics should avoid this type as it usually comes with extra sugar added.
[Top] They come in many forms including fresh, frozen, canned, or juice. All forms are beneficial, so choose which one you prefer.
[Top] For maximum health benefits, eat one-half pound of fresh, frozen, or canned Cherries each day.
In conclusion, although anthocyanins are prevalent in other fruits, they are most prevalent in this particular one. So, if you're wondering which fruit is the healthiest, look no further.
All in all, Cherries are your healthiest choice.
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