Latest studies show that at least one in four women is struggling with
arthritis, gout or chronic headaches. If you're one of them, a daily
bowl of cherries could ease your ache, without the stomach upset
so often triggered by today's painkillers, say researchers at East
Lansing's Michigan State University . Their research reveals that
anthocyanins, the compounds that give cherries their brilliant
red color, are anti-inflammatories 10 times stronger than
ibuprofen and aspirin. "Anthocyanins help shut down
the powerful enzymes that kick-start tissue
inflammation, so they can prevent, as well
as treat, many different kinds of pain,
"explains Muraleedharan Nair, Ph.D.,
professor of food science at Michigan
State University. His advice: Enjoy 20
cherries (fresh, frozen or dried) daily,
then continue until your pain disappears.
arthritis, gout or chronic headaches. If you're one of them, a daily
bowl of cherries could ease your ache, without the stomach upset
so often triggered by today's painkillers, say researchers at East
Lansing's Michigan State University . Their research reveals that
anthocyanins, the compounds that give cherries their brilliant
red color, are anti-inflammatories 10 times stronger than
ibuprofen and aspirin. "Anthocyanins help shut down
the powerful enzymes that kick-start tissue
inflammation, so they can prevent, as well
as treat, many different kinds of pain,
"explains Muraleedharan Nair, Ph.D.,
professor of food science at Michigan
State University. His advice: Enjoy 20
cherries (fresh, frozen or dried) daily,
then continue until your pain disappears.