Michigan State University has been researching the benefits of cherries and they have found that they are known to reduce the pain
of arthritis, gout and headaches. The anthocyanins and antioxidants in
cherries are amazing. It may not be a cure - but it certainly does relieve pain.
The red pigments in cherries contain natural anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are anti-inflammatory pain relievers
10 times stronger than aspirin or ibuprofen. They help shut down the enzymes that cause tissue inflammation in the first place.
Tart cherries have also been found to aid
- kidney stones
- gallbladder ailments
- tooth decay
- preventing varicose veins
- reducing cholesterol
- reducing the risk of heart attack
- helping with sleep
- reducing the risk of cancer
- reducing inflammation
- reducing headaches
There is also evidence that cherries are so powerful they may reduce the risk of cancer by fifty percent. "Preliminary research is showing they
contain unique plant chemicals that can prevent and treat may of today's worst health problems," says University of Iowa biochemist Raymond
Hohl, M.D., at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. "It appears that cherries shut down the growth of cencer cells by depriving them of the proteins they need to grow," explains Dr. Hohl.
