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Tart cherry juice

8 years ago

Hi all, have any of you tried it? It's supposedly good for pain, inflammation, sleep. I don't care for cherry too much, but if it helped, I'd be willing to try it. TIA!

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glenda_al

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

CORRECTION: these are bing, not tart. I do stand by these as they work for me.

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desertsteph
8 years ago
yes, it is! that's what I was gonna post when I saw the thread title.

that's a good idea. maybe mix it in with something? put in a smoothie?

post how it goes for you. I might add it to my list.

my body is one big inflammation and that's a big health problem.
Iris S (SC, Zone 7b)
8 years ago
I would love to try that. Always loved the tart cherries as a kid. Is there a good brand to look for? So many juices are just mixed with something else.
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mamapinky0
8 years ago
Glenda are the tart cherry capsules only tart cherrys or are there other ingredients? If its only made with cherries I'd be willing to try them.
glenda_al
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I buy mine from Sprouts and have been taking the same supplement for at least 4 years:
- Reduces elevated uric acid levels, an underlying cause of gout
- Helps reduce the inflammation and pain of arthritis and other inflammatory conditions
- Provides anthocyanins, known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity
- Contains bioactive nutrients, including potassium, boron, vitamin C, quercetin, and carotenoids
- Non-GMO concentrate made from the whole cherry, with no added sug
Overview

CherryRich Super Strength Cherry Concentrate is a non-GMO, 36:1 concentrate made from fresh whole BING cherries, loaded with anthocyanins and other important phytonutrients. It is an essential supplement for anyone suffering from painful attacks of gout. Cherries are known to help reduce inflammation associated with arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.
ritamay91710
Original Author
8 years ago
Glenda.....how big are the pills? I'm a big choker. Lol.
glenda_al
8 years ago
big
mamapinky0
8 years ago
Glenda Thank You for the information on the capsules. Darn it though the size is a deal breaker I also am a choker...I'd choke on a tic tac.
Iris S (SC, Zone 7b)
8 years ago
I think the juice mixed with some water would taste great after coming in from doing yard work on a hot day. So I would rather stick with trying the juice.
ritamay91710
Original Author
8 years ago
Me too, Mamapinky!! Of course, I know it's in my mind. My mom used to swallow a literal handful of big pills a couple times a day. Maybe I'm traumatized by watching her do it.
glenda_al
8 years ago
I amaze my grandson with the amt of pills I can take at one time! The tart juice is expensive. I like the capsule and it works for me.
ritamay91710
Original Author
8 years ago
I envy you , Glenda. Even if I take an ibuprofen, I can't do it in front of anyone. I'm scared to death to choke. I did choke on a peppermint candy when I was 4, maybe it stems from that.
Elmer J Fudd
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I had a parent with gout and the doctor recommended TART cherry juice, not just cherry juice. This pill product is made from Bing cherries and may not be as effective if at all. Tart cherry juice is available at Trader Joes.
Rusty
8 years ago
Fresh pineapple helps me more than the cherries do. But it has to be the FRESH RAW pineapple! Cooking or freezing destroys whatever it is in it that reduces inflammation.

I was excited to read about the cherry capsules, until I came to the ingredient list. Everything I have ever read about it specifies tart cherries. And Bing cherries aren't known as tart. I've never ever seen fresh tart cherries for sale here, and can rarely find pure tart cherry juice. Fresh pineapple is readily available, and does more for me than the cherries did, so I stick with it.

Rusty
ritamay91710
Original Author
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
That's interesting, Rusty. And I love fresh pineapple!
amylou321
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I have seen several TART cherry supplements specifically for anti inflammatory purposes. All cherries have health benefits though. Just make sure it has tart cherry on the label. My former boss took tart cherry supplements and drank tart cherry juice for debilitating arthritis in her hands,and it helped her a great deal.

I used to have a subscription to consumerlab.com. If I still had I I could help recommend a good brand. :(

SO taught me his trick to swallowing big pills that has helped me. Put the pill in your mouth,then fill your mouth with water. As much as you can. Then swallow all at once. Works every time. I use that method for swallowing pills with a "chalky" texture that tend to get stuck and make me gag.
glenda_al
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
CORRECTION: Cherry supplements work for me. I know. May not work for everyone but does for me. From Sprouts. These are bing, not tart cherries. I do stand by this brand, for myself.
Chi
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
But does it say tart cherries on your bottle, Glenda? I think that's the confusion as it looks like regular bing cherries in the description.

I bet a tart cherry and pineapple smoothie would be nice!
Rusty
8 years ago
I'm glad it's working for you, Glenda! Don't fix what isn't broken!

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