Swanson Vitamins HiActives Tart Cherry

More than just a tasty beverage , tart cherry juice is loaded with health benefits. Swanson HiActives® Tart Cherry delivers these cherry flavonoids in a high-powered, concentrated form. Made from real fruit but without the sugar or calories of juice, these tart cherry pills are a rich source of cherry nutrition in convenient capsules. The flavonoids found in cherries provide powerful antioxidant protection for the cardiovascular system, but that's not all they do. Cherries are a natural source of melatonin and tryptophan, both known to promote restful sleep . They also support joint comfort and function by strengthening vital collagen structures in connective tissues and helping to metabolize uric acid. Studies indicate that consuming tart cherries prior to exercise can help your muscles recover, allowing you to get back to the activities you love. Tart cherries are a source of polyphenolic compounds, especially proanthocyanins, anthocyanins and flavonols, all of which are potent antioxidants. Swanson’s standardized formula provides a minimum 0.3% anthocyanins and 1% flavonoids to help protect your body against free radicals and promote balance between the oxidative and antioxidative processes in cells.