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Dr Glyn Howatson, an expert in physiology and sports science from the University of Northumbria prove it by examining 20 runners who will compete in the arena of the London Marathon.
Athletes are divided into 2 groups, which were first intake of Montmorency cherry juice 2 times daily for 5 days before the race, as well as 2 days after. The second group was given placebo juice (empty without cherry), with the same time and frequency.
Within 48 hours after the race, the group given Montmorency cherry juice showed a faster physical recovery than the other groups. Runners in the group also experienced less inflammation, which is generally experienced by the muscles after a strenuous physical activity.
"Running long distances such as the London Marathon can cause muscle damage and inflammation caused by oxidative stress in athletes. It took several days for recovery, and at that time a atet physical activity will be hampered," said Dr Howatson.
Anthocyanins are found in several types of Montmorency cherries have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Research shows, phytochemical compounds is effective to accelerate recovery after strenuous physical activity.
Although still require further study, Dr Howatson believes this discovery not only useful for marathon athletes. The study, done with Jess Hill, PhD student from St. Mary's University College, the thought can be developed for handling a wide range of inflammatory diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia.
Montmorency cherry is the garden varieties of cherry (Prunus cerasus) derived from the French, which was widely cultivated in the U.S. and Canada. This fruit is the most popular cherry varieties in the U.S., is widely used as materials for making tarts and jam. Michigan and Wisconsin including Montmorency cherry producing regions in the world.
Cherry is a sweet or sour fruit is very healthy. Rich in vitamin C as well as potassium which regulate blood pressure (325 mg per cup), fiber prevention of cancer (3 mg) of sour cherry contains beta carotene which helps prevent cancer, six times more than the sweet cherry. Can help boost immunity and reduce the risk of respiratory infections such as colds and flu.
While the highest fiber fruits cherry found on his skin, "says Felicia Busch, a nutritionist St. Paul, Minn., as well as the author of The New Nutrition from Antioxidants to Zucchini. It can be heart healthy and can help diabetes.
