Re: Tart Cherries

 Wow! St john's Wort is high. Don't really like taking that though.

What about the claim that tart cherries are good for joints? Inflammation?

Is it worth buying?
There is a product that has 100 freeze dried cherries in each capsule.

I bet Cherry powder in almond milk would taste good. Fresh Cherries aren't available all year round, so would either the frozen or the freeze dried be next best option? I would not buy the juices as probably loaded with sugar.
Thanks

The active component in tart cherries when it comes to joints and inflammation is the high malic acid content.  Malic acid dissolves uric acid crystals, which is why tart cherries are frequently used to treat conditions like gout.

Green apples are also a good source of malic acid, or pure malic acid is readily available online, particularly from wine/beer making supply companies or places selling candy making supplies.  Pure malic acid will get around the sugar issue altogether.