Cherry Health Guide: Tart vs. Black Cherry Benefits

Cherries, especially tart varieties, are prized for their ability to combat arthritis pain. Compare the nutritional profiles of fresh, dried, and candied cherries, and understand the side effects of concentrated tart cherry juice and capsules.

The Side Effects of Tart Cherry Juice

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Amy Long Carrera

Tart cherry juice gets its bitter taste from the antioxidants that are responsible for its anti-inflammatory effects, reports Oregon Health and Science University. The juice has been shown to reduce the pain and inflammation associated with exercise as well as the chronic inflammation of arthritis.

Amy Long Carrera is a registered dietitian in Los Angeles who has been writing since 2007 for such publications as The Insider, On the Other Side and Arthritis Today. She is a certified nutrition support clinician and her writing employs current research to provide evidence-based nutrition information. Carrera holds a master of science degree in nutrition from California State University, Northridge.