If your BMI is over 35, the Dark Sweet Cherries in the Wolf Berry juice could be a lifesaver. I’ll explain why, but first, I have to nerd out so you’ll understand. Are you familiar with cytokines? They are tiny proteins that cells use to communicate with each other. Think of them as text messages sent from cell to cell in your body. For example, if a flu virus is detected, cytokines are “texted” to other cells saying, “I need a high fever, extra mucus, and tell the B-cells we need antibodies ASAP!” Then, after the problem is dealt with, the texts stop, and the body returns to a normal state. Unfortunately, excess body fat triggers a constant stream of “911 Emergency” text messages. If your BMI is over 35, your levels of a cytokine called Interferon-gamma (IFNγ) are high all the time. This leads to:
- Chronic inflammation
- Increased risk of autoimmune disorders
- Insulin resistance, diabetes, and metabolic dysfunction
- Worsening atherosclerosis
- Tissue damage due to prolonged inflammatory responses.
The key is balance. The immune system needs to be able to produce IFNγ when necessary for short-term threats but then return to normal once the threat has passed.
This is where Dark Cherries can help. The study below found that drinking Dark Cherry juice every day cut IFNγ levels by 30% and reduced blood pressure by 7 points (systolic BP). Again, they were drinking 3 ounces of cherry juice from concentrate, and our wolfberry juice is a 2-ounce blend, so you’re getting a smaller dose, but a small benefit from each berry adds up to a whole lot of health benefits
