Cherry

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Overview

The Cherry fruit, from the Rose (Rosaceae) family, provides many health benifits. In supplement form it's standardized to the polyphenol content.

  

Botanical Names

 Prunus avium (Sweet Cherry; Wild Cherry)

 Prunus cerasus (Balaton Cherry; Montmorency Cherry; Pie Cherry; Red Sour Cherry; Sour Cherry; Tart Cherry)

 Prunus serotina  (Black Cherry; Rum Cherry; Mountain Black Cherry; Wild Black Cherry)

Health Benefits of Cherries

Excretory System

 Cherries may help to prevent Urinary Tract Infections by increasing urinary Hippuric Acid levels.  [1]

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