Tart Cherry 10:1 Extract 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Tart Cherry 10:1 Extract 500 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Tart Cherry 10:1 Extract 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Basic Vitamins with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for muscle soreness after exercise, gout and joint discomfort, 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 Tart Cherry 10:1 Extract 500 mg by Basic Vitamins
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: tart cherry extract in a 10:1 concentration, supplying 500 mg per capsule. Tart cherry is the concentrated form of sour cherry fruit.
The capsule itself is made from hypromellose (a plant-based capsule material), maltodextrin, and minor inactive ingredients. There are no added fillers or binders beyond what's listed.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence is mixed. Tart cherry extract shows possibly effective evidence for athletic performance — meaning some research supports its use in this area, though more data would strengthen that claim.
For attention, memory, muscle soreness after exercise, respiratory infections after hard exertion, and fibromyalgia, the evidence isn't established enough in the data we hold to say whether it works.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Tart cherry as whole fruit is generally well tolerated. Concentrated supplement forms are less studied, so caution is warranted — especially because you're taking a concentrated extract rather than eating the fruit itself.
The most common side effects reported are stomach pain, weakness, general stomach upset, and loose stools. A small number of people have reported skin reactions possibly linked to cherry allergy.
In clinical trials, about 3 in 10 children who took a high dose of tart cherry juice concentrate experienced abdominal pain.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented for the ingredients we could check. That doesn't mean none exist — it means our data holds none on file.
Check your exact medications using the search tool on this page, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to weigh in before you start.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with some supporting evidence behind its ingredients' uses. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're looking to support athletic performance, tart cherry extract has some research behind it. For other uses listed here, the evidence isn't strong enough yet to know if it'll help.
Because concentrated supplements are less studied than the whole fruit, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you have a sensitive stomach or a known cherry allergy.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 27, 2021.
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
General information
Key facts about Tart Cherry 10:1 Extract 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Basic Vitamins |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 307610042186 |
| Net contents | 90 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 27, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 250368 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Tart Cherry 10:1 Extract 500 mg by Basic Vitamins, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Tart Cherry extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Maltodextrin, Contains less than 2% of
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Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if inner seal is missing or broken.
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
General Statements
Basic's
High quality basics
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Gluten free
No added: Sugar, yeast, wheat, dairy, egg, fragrance, artificial color or flavor. Sodium free.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Adults, as a dietary supplement, take one or two capsules daily, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
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Tart Cherry 10:1 Extract 500 mg by Basic Vitamins label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Tart Cherry 10:1 Extract 500 mg by Basic Vitamins
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.
Tart Cherry extract
No knowninteractions
Sour cherry (often sold as tart cherry or Montmorency cherry) is a fruit-based supplement rich in antioxidants that people use for muscle recovery, jo...
Tart Cherry extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Maltodextrin, Contains less than 2% of. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Tart Cherry 10:1 Extract 500 mg by Basic Vitamins Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry 10:1 Extract 500 mg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Tart Cherry 10:1 Extract 500 mg, from the product label.
Basic Vitamins
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- Basic Drugs, Inc.
- City
- Vandalia
- State
- OH
- ZipCode
- 45377
- Phone Number
- 937-898-4010
- Web Address
- www.basicvitamins.com
Tart Cherry 10:1 Extract 500 mg by Basic Vitamins: Common Questions
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Where does this information come from?
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Why is this a 10:1 extract instead of whole fruit?
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The Full Monographs Behind Tart Cherry 10:1 Extract 500 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Tart Cherry 10:1 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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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 4 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.
Sour Cherry 4 references
- Schumacher HR, Pullman-Mooar S, Gupta SR, et al. Randomized double-blind crossover study of the efficacy of a tart cherry juice blend in treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2013;21(8):1035-41. PubMed
- Seymour EM, Warber SM, Kirakosyan A, et al. Anthocyanin pharmacokinetics and dose-dependent plasma antioxidant pharmacodynamics following whole tart cherry intake in healthy humans. J Funct Food 2014;11:509-16. DOI
- Elliot DL, Kuehl KS, Jones KD, Dulacki K. Using an eccentric exercise-testing protocol to assess the beneficial effects of tart cherry juice in fibromyalgia patients. Integ Med 2010;9(6):25-9.
- Soltanifar A, Moharreri F, Bakhtiari E, Hosseinpour A. The Effect of Adding Sour Cherry Concentrate to The Usual Treatment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In 6 To 12 Years Old Children. J Atten Disord 2023;27(2):214-219. PubMed
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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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