date:Apr 24, 2013
Montmorency tart cherries to a diabetes medication in rats prone to stroke. While the drug is helpful for diabetes, it can also increase stroke risk. Compared to drug, tart cherry intake significantly improved blood pressure and improved balance and coordination as the rats aged. Interestingly, the combination of tart cherries and drug was better than drug alone.
Both teams of researchers suggest the benefits may be linked to the tart red fruit's anthocyanin content, the antioxidant compounds