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Expert opinion from Iyanuoluwa Oyetunji
Master of Science in Medicine, specialization in Human Nutrition · 2 years of experience · South Africa
Cherry is a fruit that may confer a host of health benefits largely due to its rich content of phytochemicals that are powerful antioxidant. Benefits that may be derived from eating cherries include reduced risk of chronic inflammation, improved sleep health, and reduced risk of heart diseases. Like most other fruits and vegetables, eating too much of cherries may amount to taking excess of dietary fiber which may cause gastrointestinal conditions such as bloating. No other risk may be associated with eating cherries.
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Expert opinion from Faith Seke
PhD, Agronomy and Crop Science (ongoing), Master’s degree, Food Science and Technology · 1 years of experience · South Africa
Cherries are a nutrient-dense fruit with numerous health advantages. Not only do they include a variety of potent plant chemicals that can help reduce inflammation, but they can also aid with sleep, heart health, and exercise recovery.
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Expert opinion from Jennifer Katz
Bachelor’s Degree – Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services · 31 years of experience · USA
Eating a lot of cherries is not associated with any serious health issues. However, it may cause diarrhea which is a potential consequence after eating too much of any fruit. Other gastrointestinal side effects such as bloating, gas, and stomach cramps may occur. Both the fiber and the fruit sugar in cherries, when eaten in excess, may cause this gastrointestinal distress.
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