Tart cherry juice, particularly from Montmorency cherries, is gaining popularity among racing teams like Soudal Quick-Step and EF Education‑EasyPost for its recovery benefits. The juice contains anthocyanins, which reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in muscles, leading to less soreness and better maintenance of muscle function after strenuous activities. Each serving provides a carbohydrate boost, aiding in quick recovery, crucial when riders face less than 18 hours before the next race. Teams often mix it with protein and electrolytes to enhance recovery further.
Tart cherries are packed with an antioxidant compound called anthocyanins, which reduces oxidative stress and inflammation in muscles after exertion.
A meta-analysis of scientific literature from 2020 found tart cherry supplementation significantly reduced muscle soreness, inflammation, and strength loss after exercise.
Tart cherry juice provides a carbohydrate boost, with a 240ml serving containing 30 to 35 grams of carbs, essential for quick recovery.
Timely refueling with tart cherry juice is crucial as riders often have less than 18 hours to recover before racing again.
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