HEADACHE? POP THIS Cherries make a mean pie, but a pain reliever? In recent years, cherries have been discovered to contain potent natural anti-inflammatory compounds called anthocyanins and other flavonoids that work on the same inflammation pathways as aspirin and NSAID s to reduce pain. In fact, researchers from Michigan State University found that just 10 tart cherries pack the same pain-relieving punch as one or two aspirin and offer a wallop of antioxidants to boot Cherries have also been shown to reduce gout. Gout is caused by a buildup of uric acid, which crystallizes in the joints and causes pain, stiffness, and inflammation. In a study conducted at the University of California Davis, eating 175 gm of cherries significantly reduced levels of plasma urate, a maker of uric acid. Cherries also produced small but notable decreases in markers of inflammation.
Cherry = Pain Relief?
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