Whoever follows the big laps will have seen the scene: as soon as they cross the finish line, professional runners put a small container of reddish liquid in their mouths.
That liquid is tart cherry juice, also known as Tart Cherry, and has been installed in professional platoon recovery protocols for years. Now 226ERS, sponsor of Movistar Team, launches it in 60 ml stick format, comfortable and ready to use on any outing.
Although tart cherry concentrates have been gaining presence in disciplines such as professional cycling, where the accumulation of effort during several consecutive days is common, 226ERS launches tart cherry juice with a broader vision: to become an effective tool for all those people who train regularly and seek to improve their recovery, maintain continuity in their workouts and reduce fatigue to
Thanks to its natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it helps reduce muscle damage associated with exercise and accelerate regeneration processes after exertion.
Each 60 ml stick provides 27.5 grams of carbohydrates from the juice itself, also favouring energy replenishment without added sugars.
The Power of 226ERS Cherry Tart
But it's not just the hydrates, the important thing in the Tart Cherry is the sour cherry.
The first thing is to ask why tart cherries and not the cherries to which we are accustomed: the point is in the concentration of anthocyanins and polyphenols, which can vary significantly between the different varieties of cherry.
226ERS has selected sour cherries (Prunus cerasus), because they are recognized in the scientific literature for their higher natural content of these phenolic compounds.
Each 60 ml stick is equivalent to 270 ml of natural juice, obtained from approximately 80 cherries.
Cherry juice tart (Box 6)
Concentrate of tart cherry juice with a natural contribution of antioxidant compounds. It stands out for its high content of polyphenols and anthocyanins.
Naturally, tart cherry juice provides 1,505 mg of polyphenols and 191 mg of anthocyanins per 100 ml of product.
Anthocyanins in tart cherries can improve nitric oxide production, which facilitates increased blood flow during exercise and helps transport essential nutrients to muscles.
In cycling, where cycling with loaded legs the next day can ruin weeks of work, this translates into less accumulated fatigue, less muscle pain and a faster recovery between stages or sessions.
In addition, as tart cherries naturally contain melatonin, they contribute to improving sleep quality, a critical factor in recovery during demanding competitions or training blocks.
The carbohydrates present come exclusively from the juice itself, which allows them to preserve their natural phytonutrients and optimize their assimilation.
How to use
After workouts, it can be consumed diluted in water or directly from the container. Although it is a concentrated product with an intense flavour, it offers a pleasant experience to the palate.
Tart Cherry Juice contains no added sugars and is now available at 226ers.com