11 Amazing Benefits of Cherry Fruit for Your Health

May combat symptoms of arthritis and gout

According to researchers from the Department of Agriculture who reviewed 29 studies, both tart and sweet cherries have been shown to decrease oxidative stress and inflammation. That’s good news for people with inflammatory conditions like arthritis and gout. Additional studies have indicated that drinking cherry juice can reduce uric acid levels, which would reduce the number of gout flares, although more research is needed to make a strong recommendation for this.