Could help you sleep better

Tart cherry juice may be a safe and effective way to treat insomnia and gain more sleep each night. This is because tart cherries are naturally high in melatonin, a hormone that causes tiredness. Furthermore, sour cherries are high in tryptophan and anthocyanins, two substances that may help the body produce melatonin and prolong its effects. According to research, supplementing with tart cherry juice raises melatonin levels and improves sleep quality and duration.

In one trial, insomniacs drank either 16 ounces (480 ml) of sour cherry juice or the same quantity of a placebo drink every day for two weeks. Cherry juice enhanced sleep time by 85 minutes on average. Interestingly, sour cherry juice appears to be as powerful as, if not more effective than, valerian and melatonin – the two most studied natural treatments for insomnia.