The dark pigment responsible for giving cherries their color may also cut the risk of diabetes and high cholesterol. Researchers at the University of Michigan added powdered cherries to the diet of rats and found that they normalized insulin levels and lowered total cholesterol levels. Researchers say cherries--particularly the darker, sour variety--could offer the same protection for humans.
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