Recovery evidence brief
Tart cherry products are usually juices, concentrates, or capsules rich in polyphenols. Athletes use them for soreness, recovery, sleep-adjacent claims, and heavy training blocks.
May reduce soreness and support recovery after damaging exercise, but effects depend on protocol and outcome.
2026 athlete meta-analysis: CRP lower post, 24 h, and 48 h; soreness and CK effects were not pooled-significant.
Use standardized Montmorency cherry products around demanding blocks, not year-round by default.
Anti-inflammatory strategies may not be ideal during every adaptation-focused training phase.
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