10 Reasons Why Cherries Are Good for Your Health

9. Nondiabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy occurs when there is damage to the messages that pass between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body. Disease, nutrition deficiencies, toxins, and medications can all cause this symptom, most often in people 50 years or older. In a study of nondiabetic peripheral neuropathy, individuals with severe pain drank four ounces of cherry juice twice a day for 14 days. Over half of the subjects experienced a 50 percent reduction in pain, suggesting the fruit offers analgesic properties.