Drink one bottle immediately after your hard effort or race — timing matters most in that first recovery window. If you're doing a double dose, take a second bottle about an hour before bed to take advantage of the natural melatonin for better overnight recovery.

During heavy competition blocks or multi-day events, use one to two bottles per day. For best results, start four to seven days before a key race to build up anti-inflammatory protection before you need it most.

Cherry Juice+ is the upgraded formula — it delivers 125mg of anthocyanins per bottle compared to 100mg in the original. It also adds European black elderberry and blackcurrant extracts for a broader, more potent antioxidant profile developed and tested with elite athletes.

Anthocyanins are the anti-inflammatory compounds found naturally in tart cherries, elderberries, and blackcurrants — they're what give these fruits their deep color. After hard exercise, your muscles experience waves of inflammation and oxidative stress. Anthocyanins help interrupt that process, reducing soreness and helping you recover faster for your next effort.

No — Cherry Juice+ is completely caffeine-free, making it suitable for use at any time of day, including right before bed when you're looking to maximize the natural melatonin benefits.