Tart Cherry Extract
May support soreness recovery and sleep quality.
Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.
What the evidence says
Mixed evidence. Most promising for soreness and sleep timing.
Typical dose & timing
Dose: Product-dependent.
Timing: Evening or around hard sessions.
Role in a stack
Recovery support.
Redundancy check:
Cautions & safety
Watch added sugars in juice forms.
Generally safe.
Best for
soreness · hard training blocks · sleep support
References
- Montmorency tart cherry supplementation and exercise-induced muscle damage. Nutrients (2016)
Evidence is mixed. Some evidence tart cherry extract reduces markers of exercise-induced muscle damage and may support sleep timing. Effect sizes are small and results are inconsistent.
Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.