The Effect of Tart Cherry on Sleep Quality and Sleep Disorders: A Systematic Review
Barforoush F, Ebrahimi S, Abdar MK, Khademi S, Morshedzadeh N
Published in Food Sci Nutr, Vol. 13 (9), pp. e70923
Methodology
Systematic review of seven interventional studies of tart cherry and sleep, inflammation or neurotransmitter synthesis; databases searched January 2025; no meta-analysis.
Key Findings
Three studies reported improvements in sleep duration, efficiency or onset, three reported higher melatonin levels, and two reported lower CRP or MDA. Doses, durations and populations differed widely.
Conclusions
Tart cherry may improve sleep quality, but the evidence is limited and heterogeneous; well-designed trials are needed.
Limitations
Only seven small studies; no pooled analysis.
Supplements Studied
the available evidence is still limited and heterogeneous
Outcomes Measured
the available evidence is still limited and heterogeneous
Related Health Concerns
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