Flavonoids in Tart Cherries

Flavonoids are phytonutrients, and for most of us, this sounds like a foreign language. What's easy to understand, though, is the impact they may have on our health. Simply put, flavonoids provide cherries with their color and, most important, are suggested to contain antioxidants that may be responsible for a variety of potential health benefits. A number of studies have been performed, and scientists are currently conducting further research into the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties of these water-soluble plant pigments. Here is some of what the research into flavonoids in cherries suggests:

• Anthocyanins are the flavonoids that give tart cherries their bright, red color.
• Compared to sweet cherries and other fruits, tart cherries may contain more anthocyanins. This flavonoid has a high antioxidant score.
• The antioxidants contained within anthocyanins may have anti-inflammatory properties, and may help pain relief.

At Cherry Bay Orchards, we offer tart cherry juice concentrate and dried tart cherries, both carefully processed to preserve their all natural qualities. Free from additives, our cherry products may play an important role in your balanced diet.

Flavonoids Linked to Possible Anti-Inflammation Properties

Some of the most promising studies into the health benefits of tart cherries involve the anti-inflammatory properties of anthocyanin. While inflammation is the body's natural response to infection, an abundance of inflammation may increase risk of contracting disease. Reducing inflammation may be one way to positively impact your overall health and well-being. Learn more about recent research into the health benefits of flavonoids by checking out our research page.

Perhaps you are an avid runner and need to find relief for the pain you experience after an intense workout. Alternately, you may be looking to improve your current quality of life because arthritis or gout is holding you back. The flavonoids found in tart cherries may help you. It is up to you and your medical professional to decide, but with its natural abundance of beta carotene, potassium, magnesium, iron, and folate, tart cherry products could be a good addition to your diet.

Please don't hesitate to contact us with questions about the possible benefits of Cherry Bay Orchards' tart cherry products.