Montmorency Cherry Supplementation, Sleep, and Inflammation

Effects of Montmorency Cherry Supplementation on Sleep and Inflammatory Outcomes

This study will test the effects of Montmorency cherry supplementation on sleep outcomes and inflammatory biomarkers.

Inclusion Criteria:

• body mass index (BMI) of ≥ 25.0 kg/m2;
• sleep issues as identified by a global score of 5 or greater on the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) and/or a score 8 or higher on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI);
• ability to adhere to a diet low in antioxidants during the study period; and
• willingness to wear a Fitbit for the duration of the study and to wear the Zmachine on selected nights.

Exclusion Criteria:

• unwilling or unable to stop the use of sleep medication
• unable to attend laboratory visits on the East Lansing, Michigan campus