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Elite Performance Food Series
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Tart Cherries
Recovery Accelerant & Circadian Reset Agent
Per Serving
1 Cup / 138g (Tart, Fresh)
Macronutrient Profile
77kcal
Total Calories
Protein
1.6g
Carbohydrates
18.9g
Fat
0.5g
Fiber
2.5g
Fat Profile Breakdown
Sat 0.1g
Mono 0.1g
Poly 0.1g
Key Micronutrients
Vitamin C
15.5mg
17%
Potassium
268mg
6%
Copper
0.12mg
13%
Melatonin
~13–14ng/g
Elite Compound
Anthocyanins (Cy+Pg)
~80–100mg
Elite Compound
PDI Health Pillars
Recovery Acceleration
Sleep Quality
Anti-Inflammatory
Muscle Protection
Performance Intel
PDI Protocol Notes
1
Tart cherry is the only whole food with measurable melatonin content — shown in RCTs to extend total sleep time by 34 minutes and improve sleep efficiency in trained athletes.
2
Anthocyanin blend (cyanidin + peonidin glycosides) inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2 pathways simultaneously — providing ibuprofen-comparable anti-inflammatory action without GI side effects.
3
Reduces strength loss after eccentric exercise by up to 22% and accelerates force recovery by 48 hours — validated in multiple peer-reviewed trials on trained runners and weightlifters.
4
Phytochemical polyphenols suppress uric acid production post-exercise — directly reducing gout flare risk and clearing the blood lactate that accumulates during repeated sprint efforts.
