fruits
Sweet cherries contain significant anthocyanins and melatonin that reduce inflammatory markers, particularly beneficial for exercise-induced inflammation and oxidative stress.
Anthocyanins
-1.0
Cyanidin compounds that inhibit inflammatory enzymes and reduce muscle inflammation after physical activity.
Melatonin
-0.6
Acts as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, reducing oxidative damage and inflammatory cytokine production.
Vitamin C
-0.4
Supports antioxidant defenses and helps neutralize inflammatory free radicals throughout the body.
This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.
Sweet cherries are high FODMAP due to fructose and sorbitol, with safe portion limited to 3 cherries.
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