# Effect of tart cherry juice (Prunus cerasus) on melatonin levels and enhanced sleep quality

Howatson G, Bell PG, Tallent J, Middleton B, McHugh MP, Ellis J · European Journal of Nutrition 51(8):909–916 · 2012



## Key finding

Tart cherry juice raised urinary melatonin and modestly increased sleep time and efficiency.



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