topicTart Cherry Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimAccumulating evidence suggests that supplementation with fruit high in polyphenols may have beneficial effects on athletic performance and post-exercise recovery (,) potentially due to their anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory properties.
evidence level3
citationZhu Yong (2026)
sourceThe effect of Montmorency tart cherry consumption on athletic performance and post-exercise recovery in healthy adults: a scoping review
topicTart Cherry Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimAmong these, tart cherries () have received increased attention by both researchers and consumers.
evidence level3
citationZhu Yong (2026)
sourceThe effect of Montmorency tart cherry consumption on athletic performance and post-exercise recovery in healthy adults: a scoping review
topicTart Cherry Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimDespite being the dominating species of tart cherries in the United States, there is a lack of a review that specifically assesses the totality of evidence related to the role of Montmorency tart cherries in athletic performance and post-exercise recovery in healthy adults.
evidence level3
citationZhu Yong (2026)
sourceThe effect of Montmorency tart cherry consumption on athletic performance and post-exercise recovery in healthy adults: a scoping review
topicTart Cherry Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 prunus cerasus High-intensity exercise may cause muscle damage due to oxidative stress, inflammation, or injury, resulting in temporary loss of muscle strength and the presence of muscle pain or soreness after exercise ().
evidence level3
citationZhu Yong (2026)
sourceThe effect of Montmorency tart cherry consumption on athletic performance and post-exercise recovery in healthy adults: a scoping review
topicTart Cherry Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimPolyphenol-rich tart cherry (TC) supplementation has previously been shown to enhance recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD).
evidence level4
citationSabou V (2026)
sourceTart cherry supplementation causes differential regulation of skeletal muscle proteome after eccentric exercise.
topicTart Cherry Exercise Recovery Randomized Trial
claimHowever, no studies have investigated the effects of different doses of TC supplementation on such recovery.
evidence level4
citationSabou V (2026)
sourceTart cherry supplementation causes differential regulation of skeletal muscle proteome after eccentric exercise.