Supporting exercise performance

Anthocyanins support exercise performance by promoting healthy blood flow and vascular function, supporting metabolic pathways, and inhibiting peripheral muscle fatigue. ^7-8 In a randomized, controlled trial, 20 young women consumed tart cherry juice concentrate or a placebo for eight days. On day four, study participants engaged in a rigorous exercise regimen. Among the participants who took tart cherry, muscle soreness was limited and recovery encouraged within 72 hours of exercise compared with those who took the placebo.⁹ Similar results were observed in a trial of tart cherry on male semi-professional soccer players.¹⁰

Post-exercise muscle recovery in clinical studies

In a randomized controlled trial, consuming tart cherry juice twice daily over seven days provided substantial relief in muscle discomfort after a strenuous long-distance running event compared with placebo.¹¹

In another randomized, placebo-controlled study, the exercise-induced loss of strength following a workout was 22% with the placebo compared with only 4% with tart cherry juice.¹²

Recovery for marathon runners

Marathon runners given tart cherry juice for five days before a race, on race day and for two days after a race experienced significantly faster recovery of isometric strength and muscle function compared with a placebo group.¹³

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