Cherry Extracts

Tart cherries, also known as sour, dwarf or Montmorency cherries, have become increasingly popular over the last couple of years.

Compared to sweet cherries, which tend to be enjoyed fresh, tart cherries are often consumed dried, frozen or juiced.

Tart cherry juice is made from the fruit of the Prunus cerasus tree, native to southwest Asia and Europe, and is linked to a number of interesting health benefits.

That said, some tart cherry juice varieties can contain substantial amounts of added sugars. Thus, it’s reasonable to expect the most benefits from unsweetened varieties.

Here are 10 science-based health benefits of tart cherry juice.