Tart Cherry Supplementation & Gut Microbiome and Inflammation

Exclusion Criteria

• •not 18-55 years old.
• •have quit smoking less than one year ago.
• •have been diagnosed with a metabolic disorder such as diabetes, thyroid disorder, or high cholesterol.
• •are currently being treated for arthritis or an inflammatory condition, such as arthritis, gout, lupus or Sjogren's syndrome.
• •are currently being treated for cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, or irritable bowel syndrome.
• •are pregnant.
• •regularly consume cherries or are allergic to cherries.
• •currently use anti-inflammatory medications.
• •have used corticosteroids in the last two months.
• •are not willing to follow a low polyphenol diet.
• •are not willing to have blood drawn on 4 occasions.
• •are not willing to provide a stool sample on 3 occasions.
• •do not have access to the internet.