Reduce Blood Pressure
Cherries have been found to have the ability to reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in young and older adults. Some substances like phenolic acids found in cherries possess anti-hypertensive and vasorelaxant properties that act to reduce blood pressure and prevent hypertension.
Reduces and Improves Symptoms of Gout and Arthritis
Cherries may help to reduce the symptoms of gout and arthritis as a result of their strong anti-inflammatory effects. They help reduce the level of pro-inflammatory factors. They also suppress the activities of inflammatory proteins, thereby reducing many of the symptoms experienced in gout and arthritis patients.
They also help to reduce the levels of uric acid in the body. Excessive accumulation of uric acid in the body is the cause of gout. By reducing uric acid levels, the symptoms of gout can be reduced significantly, and gout can also be prevented.