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Effect of tart cherry juice (Prunus cerasus) on melatonin levels and enhanced sleep quality.
Howatson G, Bell PG, Tallent J, Middleton B, McHugh MP, Ellis J. Howatson G, et al. Eur J Nutr. 2012 Dec;51(8):909-16. doi: 10.1007/s00394-011-0263-7. Epub 2011 Oct 30. Eur J Nutr. 2012. PMID: 22038497 Clinical Trial.
BACKGROUND: Tart Montmorency cherries have been reported to contain high levels of phytochemicals including melatonin, a molecule critical in regulating the sleep-wake cycle in humans. PURPOSE: The aim of our investigation was to ascertain whether inge …
BACKGROUND: Tart Montmorency cherries have been reported to contain high levels of phytochemicals including melatonin, …
Sleep and Nutrition Interactions: Implications for Athletes.
Doherty R, Madigan S, Warrington G, Ellis J. Doherty R, et al. Nutrients. 2019 Apr 11;11(4):822. doi: 10.3390/nu11040822. Nutrients. 2019. PMID: 30979048 Free PMC article. Review.
This narrative review explores the relationship between sleep and nutrition. Various nutritional interventions have been shown to improve sleep including high carbohydrate, high glycaemic index evening meals, melatonin, tryptophan rich protein, tart …
This narrative review explores the relationship between sleep and nutrition. Various nutritional interventions have been shown to imp …
The Effect of Tart Cherry on Sleep Quality and Sleep Disorders: A Systematic Review.
Barforoush F, Ebrahimi S, Abdar MK, Khademi S, Morshedzadeh N. Barforoush F, et al. Food Sci Nutr. 2025 Sep 16;13(9):e70923. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.70923. eCollection 2025 Sep. Food Sci Nutr. 2025. PMID: 40964149 Free PMC article. Review.
This systematic review examined the association between tart cherry consumption and sleep disorders. Tart cherries contain active compounds such as melatonin and anthocyanins that may be effective in improving sleep quality. The ai …
This systematic review examined the association between tart cherry consumption and sleep disorders. Tart che …
Dietary Protocols to Promote and Improve Restful Sleep: A Narrative Review.
Conti F. Conti F. Nutr Rev. 2026 May 1;84(5):962-980. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuaf062. Nutr Rev. 2026. PMID: 40418260 Free PMC article. Review.
Yet, sleep deprivation, chronic sleep restriction, and various types of sleep disorders are all too common in modern society. ...The scope of this narrative review is to summarize the available evidence on the potential benefits of selected nutraceuticals in …
Yet, sleep deprivation, chronic sleep restriction, and various types of sleep disorders are all too common in modern so …
Nutritional Supplements for Healthy Aging: A Critical Analysis Review.
Kaufman MW, DeParis S, Oppezzo M, Mah C, Roche M, Frehlich L, Fredericson M. Kaufman MW, et al. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2024 Apr 9;19(3):346-360. doi: 10.1177/15598276241244725. eCollection 2025 Mar-Apr. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2024. PMID: 39554957 Free PMC article. Review.
Results: Sarcopenia can be mitigated through proper protein intake, supplements like creatine, and in certain situations Branched-Chain Amino Acids and Vitamin D, in adults over 65. Melatonin supplementation has moderate evidence for improving sleep, while valerian …
Results: Sarcopenia can be mitigated through proper protein intake, supplements like creatine, and in certain situations Branched-Chain Amin …
Effects of a tart cherry juice beverage on the sleep of older adults with insomnia: a pilot study.
Pigeon WR, Carr M, Gorman C, Perlis ML. Pigeon WR, et al. J Med Food. 2010 Jun;13(3):579-83. doi: 10.1089/jmf.2009.0096. J Med Food. 2010. PMID: 20438325 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
This study ascertained whether a proprietary tart cherry juice blend (CherryPharm, Inc., Geneva, NY, USA) associated with anecdotal reports of sleep enhancement improves subjective reports of insomnia compared to a placebo beverage. ...The tart cher …
This study ascertained whether a proprietary tart cherry juice blend (CherryPharm, Inc., Geneva, NY, USA) associated with anec …
Effects of Short-Term Intake of Montmorency Tart Cherry Juice on Sleep Quality after Intermittent Exercise in Elite Female Field Hockey Players: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Chung J, Choi M, Lee K. Chung J, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Aug 18;19(16):10272. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191610272. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022. PMID: 36011907 Free PMC article. Clinical Trial.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of short-term consumption of tart cherry juice on levels of cortisol and melatonin and sleep quality after intermittent exhaustion exercise in female elite field hockey players. ...As a result, ou …
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of short-term consumption of tart cherry juice on levels of cortisol a …
Montmorency tart cherry supplementation does not impact sleep, body composition, cellular health, or blood pressure in healthy adults.
Hillman AR, Trickett O, Brodsky C, Chrismas B. Hillman AR, et al. Nutr Health. 2026 Jan;32(1):239-248. doi: 10.1177/02601060221111230. Epub 2022 Jul 5. Nutr Health. 2026. PMID: 35790450 Clinical Trial.
Aim: To investigate the use of tart cherry supplements, which are high in antioxidants and may contain melatonin, on parameters of health such as sleep, body composition, cellular health, and blood pressure (BP). Methods: Forty-four participants had co …
Aim: To investigate the use of tart cherry supplements, which are high in antioxidants and may contain melatonin, on pa …
Effectiveness of Melatonin-Containing Foods on Promoting Sleep: A Scoping Review.
Nisar T, Fuller A, Gyawali P, Bird S. Nisar T, et al. Food Sci Nutr. 2026 Apr 27;14(5):e71823. doi: 10.1002/fsn3.71823. eCollection 2026 May. Food Sci Nutr. 2026. PMID: 42058225 Free PMC article. Review.
Melatonin plays a crucial role in managing the body's sleep-wake cycle, and its natural occurrence in certain foods has generated interest in dietary interventions to improve sleep. ...The findings of interventional studies suggested that melatonin …
Melatonin plays a crucial role in managing the body's sleep-wake cycle, and its natural occurrence in certain foods has …
The Role of Dietary Ingredients in Mental Energy - A Scoping Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Nieman KM, Zhu Y, Tucker M, Koecher K. Nieman KM, et al. J Am Nutr Assoc. 2024 Feb;43(2):167-182. doi: 10.1080/27697061.2023.2244031. Epub 2023 Aug 10. J Am Nutr Assoc. 2024. PMID: 37561965 Free article.
The search strategy for two ingredients did not yield any eligible studies, leaving studies for 16 ingredients that were extracted and summarized by reported significantly improved outcomes for cognition, mood and perceived feelings, and sleep assessments. The preliminary …
The search strategy for two ingredients did not yield any eligible studies, leaving studies for 16 ingredients that were extracted and summa …
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