Cherry Juice Prevent Sleepy at Noon

Cherry fruit is not just useful for cake decorating, but also very rewarding when made juice. A glass of cherry juice can improve the quality of their sleep duration and night, so do not feel sleepy during the day.

A study at Northumbria University showed that cherry juice efficacious increase the production of the hormone melatonin. Hornom serves to regulate circadian rhythms, which are associated with patterns of sleep and the body's ability to distinguish day and night.

The higher levels of melatonin in the body, a person will more easily fall asleep and when sleep will also be more satisfied. In general, quality of sleep improved, so that when she woke up her body feels more fresh and excited, and not easy to feel tired.



The study, led by Dr Howatson Gly involved 30 volunteers who were divided into 3 groups. One of them got cherry juice 30 mL 2 times a day, others get tart cherry flavors and a placebo for comparison.

After 1 week, Dr Howatson urine checks on the participants. Apparently, participants who consumed cherry juice for a week had higher levels of melatonin is 15-16 percent higher than the group that just getting a placebo.

In addition to urine examination, Dr Howatson also studied the sleep patterns of participants with a tool called actigraphy. Quoted from the Telegraph, Wednesday (02/11/2011), the function of this tool is to monitor and record sleep patterns when awake or during sleep was restless because they do not sleep.

The results showed that participants who drank cherry juice spend time averaged 15 minutes longer in bed and in general a longer sleep time 25 minutes. In addition, the general quality of sleep increased by approximately 5-6 percent.

Anecdotally, participants who consumed cherry juice are also less likely to feel sleepy in the afternoon so that the work becomes more productive. Dr Howatson believes, cherry juice can be a solution for people who suffer from insomnia, jet lag or frequent entry of the night.