In a world where cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in North America, taking care of your heart health is paramount. Fortunately, simple lifestyle modifications, including changes in diet and exercise, can make a significant difference. At Cherrish, we believe that Montmorency tart cherries could play a crucial role in maintaining your heart health, and here's why.

Color Your Diet for a Healthy Heart

Incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet is a great place to start improving your heart health. Particularly, deeply colored produce is packed with beneficial compounds known as phytonutrients. The darker the color, the more these health-boosting compounds it tends to contain.

Enter the ruby red Montmorency tart cherries – a vibrant, nutrient-dense fruit that brings a host of potential cardiovascular benefits. While research in this area is still developing, preliminary studies have explored the effects of tart cherries on blood pressure and blood lipids, including total cholesterol, LDL or “bad” cholesterol, and triglycerides.

A Closer Look at the Science

Researchers have been exploring the potential heart health benefits of Montmorency tart cherries in various studies. Here are some of the key findings:

• Blood Pressure: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover study involving 15 men with early hypertension showed that those who consumed tart cherry juice concentrate experienced a reduction in systolic blood pressure. Effects of Montmorency tart cherry (Prunus cerasus L.) consumption on vascular function in men with early hypertension.

• In another study, 27 men and women with moderately elevated blood pressure consumed 60 mL of Montmorency tart cherry juice concentrate and experienced a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure over a 3-hour period post-consumption. Montmorency tart cherries (Prunus cerasus L.) modulate vascular function acutely, in the absence of improvement in cognitive performance.

• Blood Pressure and Blood Lipids: A study involving 19 women with diabetes found that 6-week supplementation with tart cherry juice concentrate significantly decreased both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and also reduced total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in participants with elevated LDL levels. Effects of sour cherry juice on blood glucose and some cardiovascular risk factors improvements in diabetic women: a pilot study.

• Finally, a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial involving 17 older adults found that those who consumed Montmorency tart cherry juice experienced significantly lower systolic blood pressure and LDL cholesterol compared to the placebo group. Impact of tart cherry juice on systolic blood pressure and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol in older adults: a randomized controlled trial.

Cherrish Your Heart

At Cherrish, we're dedicated to your heart health. Our 100% tart cherry juice from concentrate brings you the rich potential of Montmorency tart cherries, adding a powerful ally to your heart-healthy diet.

Boost your heart health with Cherrish. Incorporate the ruby red goodness of Montmorency tart cherries into your diet and start reaping the potential benefits today.