Cherry Juice

Marc · 08-08-2007, 03:35 PM

Cherries, a notoriously sexy fruit, have been receiving a lot of attention of late due to their beneficial effects on something not-so-sexy: arthritis. Researchers have discovered the reason is that cherries have anti-inflammatory properties. The Arthritis Foundation says:

Drinking tart cherry juice mixed with water three times a day may be beneficial for some people with arthritis ... Cherries also contain varied antioxidants, including kaempferol and quercetin. These compounds, particularly quercetin, may have anti-inflammatory effects that are similar to those of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin).
So which kind of cherry juice works best against arthritis? Researchers have focused their attention on tart cherry juice and that is what seems to work best for most people. According to a 1999 study by Michigan State University researchers, tart cherries contain something called anthocyanins. These were found to prevent free radical damage and inhibit cyclooxygenase enzymes better than some anti-inflammatory drugs that work as Cox-2 inhibitors.

Here's the interesting part: in order to inhibit Cox-2 enzymes, many anti-inflammatory drugs have to attack both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes. Unfortunately, Cox-1 protects the lining of the stomach. This is why so many people who take anti-inflammatories on a regular basis develop stomach problems. So if cherries inhibit both Cox-1 and Cox-2, how are they any better than those drugs? Well, it turns out that cherries contain flavanoids and antioxidants that have a protective effect on the stomach, minimizing the deleterious effects of inhibiting Cox-1 enzymes.

It seems that nature has thought of everything. While there haven't been any studies done on humans, researchers believe there's strong enough evidence to add cherries to your daily diet. They certainly won't hurt you and they might provide outstanding relief from the pain of arthritis. Who knows, you may just decide to throw all those bottles of ibuprofen in the trash along with the cherry pits.

ambergirl · 03-12-2008, 02:32 PM

I love cherries!!! Gotta try that.

Cherry-Bomb Productions · 03-12-2008, 09:51 PM

I got ur Cherry juice right here,Marc... LOL

ambergirl · 03-12-2008, 10:10 PM

scary.....lol

Penelope · 03-19-2008, 12:51 PM

And don't think picking the cherries out of a can of mixed fruit will have any benefit. If they didn't dye them they'd be brown and who wants that in their fruit cocktail?

ambergirl · 03-19-2008, 02:31 PM

ew i ate some of that yesterday.....

adecou · 03-19-2008, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cherry-Bomb Productions

I got ur Cherry juice right here,Marc... LOL

I totally thought this post was about you!

I KNEW there was a reason I learned how to tie knots in cherry stems! I'm healthy!

ambergirl · 03-19-2008, 08:53 PM

I can do that too. Bur it takes me a while to do it....

08-08-2007, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
Marc Administrator GCB Senior Citizen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The hearts of women everywhere. Age: 28 Posts: 2,705 Rep Power: 47	Cherry Juice Cherries, a notoriously sexy fruit, have been receiving a lot of attention of late due to their beneficial effects on something not-so-sexy: arthritis. Researchers have discovered the reason is that cherries have anti-inflammatory properties. The Arthritis Foundation says: Drinking tart cherry juice mixed with water three times a day may be beneficial for some people with arthritis ... Cherries also contain varied antioxidants, including kaempferol and quercetin. These compounds, particularly quercetin, may have anti-inflammatory effects that are similar to those of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin). So which kind of cherry juice works best against arthritis? Researchers have focused their attention on tart cherry juice and that is what seems to work best for most people. According to a 1999 study by Michigan State University researchers, tart cherries contain something called anthocyanins. These were found to prevent free radical damage and inhibit cyclooxygenase enzymes better than some anti-inflammatory drugs that work as Cox-2 inhibitors. Here's the interesting part: in order to inhibit Cox-2 enzymes, many anti-inflammatory drugs have to attack both Cox-1 and Cox-2 enzymes. Unfortunately, Cox-1 protects the lining of the stomach. This is why so many people who take anti-inflammatories on a regular basis develop stomach problems. So if cherries inhibit both Cox-1 and Cox-2, how are they any better than those drugs? Well, it turns out that cherries contain flavanoids and antioxidants that have a protective effect on the stomach, minimizing the deleterious effects of inhibiting Cox-1 enzymes. It seems that nature has thought of everything. While there haven't been any studies done on humans, researchers believe there's strong enough evidence to add cherries to your daily diet. They certainly won't hurt you and they might provide outstanding relief from the pain of arthritis. Who knows, you may just decide to throw all those bottles of ibuprofen in the trash along with the cherry pits. __________________ GCB Myspace Need Guitar Tabs? Need Song Lyrics?

03-12-2008, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
ambergirl Productive GCB Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Escatawpa, MS Age: 29 Posts: 1,874 Rep Power: 44	I love cherries!!! Gotta try that. __________________ You've Got Questions. We've Got Ambergirl. www.myspace.com/pajamasakapj

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03-12-2008, 10:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
ambergirl Productive GCB Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Escatawpa, MS Age: 29 Posts: 1,874 Rep Power: 44	scary.....lol __________________ You've Got Questions. We've Got Ambergirl. www.myspace.com/pajamasakapj

03-19-2008, 12:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Penelope Band Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Age: 3 Posts: 656 Rep Power: 41	And don't think picking the cherries out of a can of mixed fruit will have any benefit. If they didn't dye them they'd be brown and who wants that in their fruit cocktail? __________________ The woods are lovely, dark, and deep, but I have promises to keep and miles to go before I sleep...

03-19-2008, 02:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
ambergirl Productive GCB Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Escatawpa, MS Age: 29 Posts: 1,874 Rep Power: 44	ew i ate some of that yesterday..... __________________ You've Got Questions. We've Got Ambergirl. www.myspace.com/pajamasakapj

03-19-2008, 08:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
ambergirl Productive GCB Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Escatawpa, MS Age: 29 Posts: 1,874 Rep Power: 44	I can do that too. Bur it takes me a while to do it.... __________________ You've Got Questions. We've Got Ambergirl. www.myspace.com/pajamasakapj