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Dietary supplement

Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Source Naturals

Tablet Or Pill Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Source Naturals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for joint pain and gout, exercise recovery and muscle soreness, sleep support.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg by Source Naturals

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: Sweet Cherry Fruit Extract, 500 mg per tablet. Sweet cherry is a concentrated form of the fruit you'd find in the produce aisle, standardized here into supplement form.

The tablet also includes inactive ingredients — microcrystalline cellulose (a common binder), stearic acid, modified cellulose gum, and silica — which help hold the tablet together and ensure consistent dosing.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Sweet Cherry's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: antioxidant protection for joints and connective tissue.
  • We looked for evidence on: Gout, Osteoarthritis, Joint inflammation, Connective tissue health.
  • The closest evidence on file: Sweet Cherry is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Osteoarthritis (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Sweet Cherry is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Gout.

The evidence for Sweet Cherry Fruit Extract isn't established in the data we hold. We don't have reliable evidence to rate it for cardiovascular health, diabetes, weight management, or osteoarthritis.

That doesn't mean it won't help — it means the studies either aren't there yet or aren't robust enough for us to make a call. If you're thinking about it for a specific reason, your doctor or pharmacist can help you weigh what's known.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Sweet Cherry

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Sweet cherry is generally well tolerated — it's a food most people eat without problems. The safety notes do point out that while cherry as a food is fine, concentrated supplements haven't been studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing before you take this.

In sensitive people, sweet cherry can trigger allergic reactions ranging from mild mouth irritation to itching, swelling, shortness of breath, cough, or stomach upset.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Sweet Cherry

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented for Sweet Cherry Fruit Extract in our data. Still, if you take any medications, run them through the checker on this page or ask your pharmacist to be sure.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a straightforward cherry extract with no documented drug interactions. It's generally well tolerated, though concentrated forms haven't been formally studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding — something to discuss with your doctor if that applies to you.

If you're curious about it for a specific health goal, check in with your pharmacist or doctor about whether the evidence supports its use for your situation.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 22, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Source Naturals
Barcode (UPC) 021078016823
Net contents 180 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 22, 2023
DSLD ID 293758
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg by Source Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
021078016823
IngredientAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)1%
Sweet Cherry Fruit Extract1 Gram(s)--

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Modified Cellulose Gum, Silica

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: 1 to 2 tablets three times daily.

Precautions

Note: If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product.

Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Formula

Source Naturals Cherry Fruit Extract provides a natural source of flavonoids that act as antioxidants, providing protection to different systems in the body including joints, connective tissues and arteries. Naturally occurring antioxidant components, such as flavonoids, can help to protect cells from free radical damage in the body. Cherry Fruit Extract also helps to support the body's natural system of metabolizing uric acid.

Formulation

Suitable for vegetarians.

Contains no yeast, dairy, egg, gluten, soy or wheat. Contains no sugar, starch, salt, preservatives, or artificial color, flavor or fragrance.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright Source Naturals, Inc.

See for yourself

Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg by Source Naturals label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg by Source Naturals

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Sweet Cherry Fruit Extract

No known
interactions
1 Gram(s) per serving

Sweet cherry (Prunus avium) is a popular fruit rich in antioxidants and natural plant pigments, and it is sometimes used as a supplement for gout, sor...

Sweet Cherry Fruit Extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Modified Cellulose Gum, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg by Source Naturals Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg, from the product label.

Source Naturals

Name
Source Naturals, Inc.
Street Address
P. O. Box 2118
City
Santa Cruz
State
CA
ZipCode
95062
Web Address
www.sourcenaturals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg by Source Naturals: Common Questions

Does Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg by Source Naturals interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises caution. Cherry as a food is fine, but this concentrated supplement hasn't been studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in your situation — they can give you personalized advice.
Does it actually work for heart health or joint pain?
The evidence isn't established in the data we hold. We don't have reliable studies yet to say whether it helps with cardiovascular health, diabetes, weight, or arthritis. That's not a no — it's a not-yet-known. Your doctor can help you decide if it's worth trying based on what you're hoping it will do.
Will this cause an allergic reaction?
Most people tolerate it fine. But if you're sensitive to cherries or stone fruits, concentrated cherry extract can cause allergic reactions in some people — anything from mouth irritation to itching, swelling, shortness of breath, cough, or stomach symptoms. If you've had reactions to cherries before, skip this or check with your pharmacist first.
What are the inactive ingredients?
The tablet also contains microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, modified cellulose gum, and silica — these help hold the tablet together. None of these are active ingredients; they're just the structure that delivers the cherry extract.
Does it interact with any of my medications?
No interactions are documented for this ingredient in our data. That doesn't mean none exist, so use the medication checker on this page or ask your pharmacist to confirm it's safe with your specific drugs before you start.

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Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg label
Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Cherry Fruit Extract 500 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 3 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Sweet Cherry 3 references
  1. Serrano M, Guillen F, Martinez-Romero D, et al. Chemical constiuents and antioxidant activity of sweet cherry at different ripening stages. J Agric Food Chem 2005;53:2741-5.
  2. Ballmer-Weber BK, Scheurer S, Fritsche P, et al. Component-resolved diagnosis with recombinant allergens in patients with cherry allergy. J Allergy Clin Immunol 2002;110:167-73. PubMed
  3. Goncalves B, Landbo AK, Knudsen D, et al. Effect of ripeness and postharvest storage on the phenolic profiles of Cherries (Prunus avium L.). J Agric Food Chem 2004;52:523-30.

See these in context on the Sweet Cherry monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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