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tart cherry and Reduced Blood Cholesterol

Research synthesisModerate evidenceModerate effect3 studies · 2 beneficial · 1 neutral · 0 harmful

Across 3 studies, 2 reported beneficial moderate-sized effects of tart cherry on reducing blood cholesterol, while 1 study found no effect. The most-studied dose range includes 20 ml of concentrate or 480 ml/day of juice, with the strongest evidence coming from a 2024 meta-analysis identifying a moderate effect at 20 ml concentrate. Effects were observed in elderly populations and across studies with a median duration of 84 days, suggesting benefits may require consistent intake over 8–12 weeks.

  • Effective dose range: 20 ml concentrate or 480 ml/day juice
  • Studied populations: elderly adults (ages 65–80)

Caveats: Evidence base is small (only 3 studies) — conclusions should be considered preliminary. One meta-analysis (2022) found no effect on cholesterol, creating mixed signals despite the beneficial findings from the other two studies. The benefit was observed with concentrate and juice forms, but the 2024 meta-analysis noted the greatest effect at 20 ml concentrate specifically.

Generated Jul 10, 2026
Doses used in studies
  • Concentrate · ml/day: 20 (median 20, IQR 20–20) — 1 study
  • ml/day: 480 (median 480, IQR 480–480) — 1 study
Time to effect
Median: 2.8 months · IQR 2.8 months–2.8 months · Range 2.8 months–2.8 months — Reported in 1 of 3 studies
3 of 3 papers
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