They are also one of the first foods that come to mind when discussing natural sources of melatonin — the master regulator of sleep and wake cycles. (drcolinobrien.ca)
Tart cherries are one of the few natural sources of melatonin, which is responsible for the regulation of the body's internal clock and sleep - wake cycle. (choosecherries.com)
Tart cherries are anti oxidant, anti inflammatory, aid in cancer prevention and heart health, help post workout recovery, help arthritis pain, reduce swelling, boosts immunity, regulates metabolism and fight fat, regulate blood sugar, combat anxiety, and like I said above, helps with insomnia because tart cherries are a natural source of melatonin. (gluten-free-zen.com)