Cherries are a good source of potassium. Increasing evidence shows that a diet rich in potassium may help to control blood pressure and reduce the risk for hypertension and stroke.
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Recent studies have shown the potential role of sweet cherry phenolic compounds in protecting neuronal cells involved in neurological function. The phenolics in sweet cherries include both quercetin and hydroxycinnamic acid a well as anthocyanins. In a recent study where neuronal cells were exposed to a variety of sweet and tart cherry phenolic compounds, total phenolics and predominantly anthocyanins, demonstrated a dose-dependent reduction in oxidant stress (Kim, 2005). Evidence suggests the need for further study into possible protective effects of sweet cherry bioactive compounds in reducing risk for, or morbidity related to, Alzheimer's disease.