The hashtag, #tartcherryjuice, now has over 33 million views on TikTok with users declaring that the drink serves as a natural sleeping aid. But is there any merit to this claim? TODAY.com spoke with experts to learn the sweet and the sour of this viral TikTok sensation.
It turns out that tart cherries contain melatonin and tryptophan — both of which help with sleep because they increase the amount of melatonin in the body, according to Cleveland Clinic. Tryptophan is an amino acid that's involved in the production of melatonin, which is a hormone that helps manage your sleep-wake cycle.
"It makes sense that (tart cherry juice) would improve one's sleep based on the fact that it has tryptophan in it," Sleep consultant Kelly Murray tells TODAY.com.
Tart cherries can help you fall asleep faster and stay asleep for longer, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Research into the impact of tart cherry juice for sleep backs up this assertion, so you might want to try pouring yourself a delicious glass of cherry juice before popping a pill.
Still, as with any kind of dietary change, check with your doctor before you start guzzling.
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