Recovery
Tart Cherry
A polyphenol-rich recovery ingredient considered for soreness, strength recovery, and endurance contexts.
Evidence file
Mechanism, dose, form, limitations, related products, and PubMed-supported references are reviewed before this ingredient is used in stronger product copy.
Evidence summary.
- Mechanism
- Tart cherry provides polyphenols that may influence oxidative stress and inflammatory signaling after strenuous exercise.
- Human Evidence
- Meta-analyses report recovery signals for soreness, strength, power, and some endurance outcomes, while individual trial findings remain context-dependent.
- Dosing Context
- Evidence varies by juice, concentrate, and powder format. Form and polyphenol standardization matter more than a generic cherry label claim.
- Form Standard
- Concentrate or standardized powder should disclose the actual input and serving amount.
- Limitations
- Recovery effects are not guaranteed and depend on training damage, timing, and the extract used.