Montmorency tart cherry supplementation does not improve sleep time or quality in healthy adults
In a 30-day randomized trial with 44 healthy adults, Montmorency tart cherry juice or capsules did not significantly improve sleep time or quality compared to placebo. Both groups showed increased sleep over time, but no between-group differences were observed. Body mass decreased in capsule groups, but other outcomes like body composition, cellular health, and blood pressure were unaffected.
This article is automatically generated from the structured evidence profile behind the claim above. Scores reflect the quality and quantity of available research, not clinical advice.
Montmorency tart cherry supplementation does not improve sleep time or quality in healthy adults The current body of evidence comprises 1 study, including 1 randomized controlled trial. EvidenceHub rates the overall confidence at 17/100 (low).
The Claim
Montmorency tart cherry supplementation does not improve sleep time or quality in healthy adults
This conclusion is most relevant to: Healthy adults (44 participants with completed sleep record data).
What the Research Shows
The conclusion draws on 1 linked study. Highlights from the cited literature:
- ▸Montmorency tart cherry supplementation does not impact sleep, body composition, cellular health, or blood pressure in healthy adults. (Nutrition and health, 2026) —
How It Works
The proposed biological pathway:
- ▸MTC contains antioxidants and melatonin
- ▸Antioxidants and melatonin are hypothesized to improve sleep and health parameters
- ▸Participants consumed MTC or placebo for 30 days
- ▸No significant improvements in sleep, cellular health, or blood pressure were found
Who Might Benefit
Evidence fit by population:
- ▸Healthy adults (44 participants with completed sleep record data)
Recommended Dose
Two 240 ml bottles of juice or two capsules per day
Limitations & Caveats
Important context when interpreting this evidence:
- ▸Small sample size (44 participants)
- ▸Self-reported sleep data via questionnaire may introduce bias
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Montmorency tart cherry improve sleep in this study?▼
No, there were no significant differences in sleep time or quality between the MTC and placebo groups.
What dose of Montmorency tart cherry was used?▼
Participants consumed either two 240 ml bottles of juice or two capsules of powdered MTC per day for 30 days.
Did tart cherry affect body composition?▼
Body mass decreased in capsule groups at certain time points, but no other body composition differences were found.
Is this study consistent with previous research?▼
No, the results conflict with previous data showing benefits of MTC on sleep and blood pressure.
References
- 1.Hillman AR, Trickett O, Brodsky C, Chrismas B. “Montmorency tart cherry supplementation does not impact sleep, body composition, cellular health, or blood pressure in healthy adults..” Nutrition and health, 2026. PMID: 35790450 DOI: 10.1177/02601060221111230