Key Takeaways

A small research study showed tart cherry juice improved symptoms in people with ulcerative colitis.

Tart cherry juice contains anthocyanins, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory pigment that may affect gut health.

Eating whole red or purple fruits can also provide anthocyanins without the added sugar or potential medication interactions found in tart cherry juice.

Tart cherry juice may help reduce gut inflammation. A 2025 study showed that people with ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), reported improved symptoms after drinking 60 milliliters of tart cherry juice daily for six weeks.

1. Reduced Bowel Symptoms in Ulcerative Colitis

The 2025 study, published in the journal Life, suggests that people with ulcerative colitis may benefit from

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