Start small. Like, really small. Try two ounces instead of a full glass.
Dilute it with water. That cuts the sugar and sorbitol content. Your gut will thank you.
Don’t drink it on an empty stomach. Pair it with food. Protein and fat slow down digestion. They act as a buffer against the chaos.
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And for heaven’s sake, skip the “sugar-free” or “light” cherry juices. Those often have added sweeteners. Some of those sweeteners are gut bombs too.
The Sleepy Irony
People drink cherry juice to sleep better. But if it gives you diarrhea, you’ll be up all night. Just not in a restful way.
Imagine: 3 AM, a full moon, and you’re sprinting to the bathroom. That’s not “natural melatonin.” That’s natural warfare.
It’s almost poetic. You wanted deep sleep. You got a deep, gurgling regret.
