What it is
Montmorency tart cherry skin is rich in anthocyanins and naturally contains low-dose melatonin (~0.135 µg per cherry).
Supplement · Longevity & Recovery
Tart Cherry Skin (Montmorency)
Montmorency tart cherry
480 mg tart cherry skin extract or 30 mL juice · vegan · gluten-free · 60 caps
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How it works
Anthocyanins quench post-exercise reactive oxygen species; natural melatonin supports sleep onset.
Who should take it
Athletes with high training loads, midlife users with light sleep, joint OA users.
Avoid / careful
Diabetes-watch the juice form (sugar). Capsule form preferred.
When to take it
Morning
Noon
Evening
Night
How to take it
With food
Empty stomach
Before food
Flexible — works in any of the above.
FAQs
Frequently asked
Can tart cherry skin help with sleep?
Yes, the natural melatonin content in tart cherry skin can help regulate sleep-wake cycles and improve sleep onset latency.
Is tart cherry skin effective for muscle recovery?
The anthocyanins in tart cherry skin possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that can help mitigate exercise-induced muscle damage and soreness.
What is the difference between tart cherry juice and tart cherry skin extract?
Tart cherry juice contains both the fruit pulp and skin, often with added sugars. Tart cherry skin extract is concentrated from the skin only, providing a higher dose of anthocyanins with less sugar.
Research summary
A plain-English read of the literature behind this supplement. Not a clinical recommendation.
UK and US marathon recovery RCTs show CK reduction and sleep quality improvements at 480 mg extract.
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Editorial notes
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Tart Cherry Skin (Montmorency) is a longevity & recovery supplement. Montmorency tart cherry skin is rich in anthocyanins and naturally contains low-dose melatonin (~0.135 µg per cherry).
How it works
Anthocyanins quench post-exercise reactive oxygen species; natural melatonin supports sleep onset.
Who it’s for
Athletes with high training loads, midlife users with light sleep, joint OA users.
Dosage & timing
- Typical dose: 480 mg tart cherry skin extract or 30 mL juice
- Best time: evening
- With food: flexible
- Expected onset: 1–2 weeks for sleep and recovery.
India context
Availability on Amazon India is currently limited or import-only for this form. International brands (iHerb, NOW Foods, Doctor’s Best) ship to India with variable customs handling. Local Ayurvedic equivalents may offer overlapping benefits.
Safety
Diabetes-watch the juice form (sugar). Capsule form preferred.
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