topicTart Cherry Juice Muscle Recovery Randomized Trial
claimPurpose This review synthesizes evidence on tart cherry juice supplementation for recovery after exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD) and develops an expert-informed applied framework for sports nutrition practice.
evidence level4
citationKim J (2026)
sourceTart cherry supplementation for exercise recovery: an evidence-informed narrative review and applied monitoring framework.
topicTart Cherry Juice Muscle Recovery Randomized Trial
claimMethods This evidence-informed narrative review, supported by a structured literature search, prioritized peer-reviewed human experimental studies (especially randomized placebo-controlled trials), with systematic reviews and meta-analyses used for contextualization.
evidence level4
citationKim J (2026)
sourceTart cherry supplementation for exercise recovery: an evidence-informed narrative review and applied monitoring framework.
topicTart Cherry Juice Muscle Recovery Randomized Trial
claimConclusion Tart cherry juice is best interpreted as a context-dependent adjunct during high recovery-pressure periods (e.g., congested fixtures, short turnarounds, travel) rather than as a universal daily intervention.
evidence level4
citationKim J (2026)
sourceTart cherry supplementation for exercise recovery: an evidence-informed narrative review and applied monitoring framework.