Montmorency cherries are one of only a few food sources of melatonin, a hormone that regulates our sleep cycles and circadian rhythms, helping to improve sleep duration and quality. Additionally, these cherries are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that can help to alleviate menopause-related symptoms like hot flushes and mood swings.

Supporting studies:

Sour Cherry (Prunus cerasus L) Anthocyanins as Ingredients for Functional Foods

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1082898/

Losso JN, Finley JW, Karki N, et al. Pilot study of the tart cherry juice for the treatment of insomnia and investigation of mechanisms. Am J Ther. 2018;25(2):e194-e201. doi:10.1097/MJT.0000000000000584

Reed DL, Sacco WP. Measuring sleep efficiency: what should the denominator be?. J Clin Sleep Med. 2016;12(2):263-6. doi:10.5664/jcsm.5498