In a study published in the European Journal of Nutrition, researchers found that drinking tart cherry juice resulted in significant improvements in sleep.

Most notably, a longer sleep time, less daytime napping and increased overall sleep efficiency (the ratio of time spent in bed to the time spent actually sleeping).

The results with tart cherry juice were compared to times when the people drank a non-cherry juice drink.  Tart cherry juice, especially derived from the Montmorency variety, is recognized for its high levels of natural melatonin, a hormone essential for managing sleep-wake patterns.

The impact of the juice on sleep is probably a result of both its melatonin content and various other compounds, such as the amino acid tryptophan and antioxidants it contains.  Antioxidants are those substances in fruits and vegetables that can keep our cells healthy.

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