Cherry's Nutritional Value and Health Benefits
Disease description:
I really enjoy eating cherries and consume a lot of them every day. I would like to learn about the nutritional value and health benefits of cherries.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Ziqi
The nutritional value and health benefits of cherries mainly include the following aspects:
1. Anti-inflammatory effects: Cherries are rich in anthocyanins, which have strong anti-inflammatory properties. These can help alleviate symptoms of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis and gout, and may also aid in relieving muscle pain.
2. Nutrient supplementation: Cherries are a common fruit containing abundant vitamins, iron, protein, and beta-carotene. They can help nourish the spleen and kidneys, and moderate consumption helps replenish nutrients in the body.
3. Promoting cardiovascular health: The potassium content in cherries helps maintain heart function, while antioxidants reduce vascular inflammation and prevent atherosclerosis, thereby lowering the risk of heart disease and stroke.
4. Improving sleep quality: Cherries are among the few foods that naturally contain melatonin, a hormone produced by the body that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle. Therefore, consuming cherries can aid in improving sleep quality.
