date:Jul 12, 2013
... preliminary studies suggest the anthocyanin cyanidin may prevent genetic mutations that can lead to cancer and keep cancer cells from growing out of control. While tart cherries contain some anthocyanins, sweet cherries pack nearly three times as many (two-thirds are found in the skins). The riper the better: As cherries darken, they produce more antioxidants.
Better sleep - Cherries provide one of the few naturally occurring sources of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep/wake cycles.