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Tart cherry (Montmorency)
Sleep · Recovery · Inflammation
Tier 2 — Promising
What it is
Helps you sleep better and recover faster from intense exercise. Reviews show tart cherry meaningfully improves measurable sleep efficiency compared to placebo. Contains natural melatonin and anti-inflammatory plant compounds that also significantly reduce post-workout muscle soreness. Very safe with no notable side effects reported in studies.
Efficacy
3/5
Safety
5/5
Research
3/5
Onset
3/5
Cost
2/5
Drug-int.
5/5
Dose
480 mg concentrated extract or 240–480 mL juice twice daily; 7–10 days around intense training
Time of day & tips
Can be taken with or without food. Take morning and evening doses consistently. Juice form: refrigerate after opening. No major drug interactions known at standard doses.
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