Sweet cherry (Prunus avium) contains antioxidants like anthocyanins, vitamin C, and quercetin. Supplements are available as extracts and juices.
People take sweet cherry to ease muscle soreness after exercise and to improve sleep. The fruit has small amounts of melatonin, which may help with sleep. Others use it for general antioxidant support.
It comes as juice, freeze-dried powder, or capsules. You can take it at any time of day. For sleep, evening use is common. Follow label instructions for dosage.
Most people tolerate sweet cherry well, but avoid it if you have fruit allergies.