Positives

• One person with MCAS noted significant improvement in their symptoms after incorporating tart cherry juice into their regimen, suggesting it played a role in their overall recovery Reddit.
  
  
• A patient with POTS mentioned that tart cherry juice helped manage their symptoms, including brain fog and fatigue, which were exacerbated by stress and allergens Reddit.
  
  
• A person dealing with fibromyalgia found tart cherry juice beneficial in calming their nervous system and providing relief from muscle pain and sleep disturbances Reddit.
  
  
• An individual with Lyme disease reported that tart cherry juice supported their gut health and reduced inflammation, contributing to an overall sense of well-being Reddit.
  
  
• A long COVID sufferer experienced reduced fatigue and improved sleep quality after adding tart cherry juice to their daily routine, enhancing their recovery process Reddit.
  
  

Negatives

• Patients with overweight or obesity on the commonly used Montmorency tart cherry powder dose commonly see no improvement in sleep or inflammation, undermining the assumption that tart cherry will help Long COVID patients with elevated inflammation or BMI. PMC.
• Cleveland Clinic's tart cherry juice review explains that an 8-ounce serving contains roughly 30-33 grams of natural sugar, so the typical twice-daily dosing protocol from sleep studies delivers 60+ grams of sugar per day, a dose that is counterproductive for Long COVID patients with metabolic involvement or new-onset insulin resistance. Cleveland Clinic.

Hurdles & Side Effects

• Cleveland Clinic notes that tart cherries also contain sorbitol, the same sugar alcohol that makes prune juice a laxative, and that some users experience bloating, gas, or loose stools at the 16-ounce daily dose used in sleep trials. Cleveland Clinic.