Tart Cherry 1200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Tart Cherry 1200 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 1200 mg is a dietary supplement by Alerna Kidney Health 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 1200 mg by Alerna Kidney Health
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 at 1200 mg per capsule. Tart cherry is a concentrated form of the fruit, which you might otherwise eat whole or drink as juice.
The other ingredients are inactive — microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose, L-leucine, and silicon dioxide — which help form and stabilize the capsule.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for tart cherry is mixed. It's possibly effective for athletic performance.
For everything else on the label — ADHD, cognitive function, exercise-induced muscle soreness, exercise-induced respiratory infections, and fibromyalgia — we don't have enough reliable evidence to rate it either way. If you're considering it for one of those other uses, talk it over with your doctor about what the current research actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Tart cherry is generally well tolerated as a whole fruit or juice, but concentrated supplement forms like this one are less studied for safety. The most common side effects reported with concentrated products are abdominal pain, gastrointestinal upset, loose stools, and weakness.
A small number of people have reported skin reactions, possibly from cherry allergy. Because supplement-level doses lack robust safety data, use caution — and if you develop stomach trouble, loose stools, or an unusual rash, stop and let your doctor or pharmacist know.
Pregnancy and lactation safety data shows tart cherry is likely safe, but if you're pregnant or nursing and want to take a concentrated supplement, it's worth confirming with your own healthcare provider first.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for this product's ingredients. That doesn't mean interactions can't happen — it means this ingredient hasn't been extensively studied against medications — so check your exact prescriptions with your own doctor or pharmacist before you take it, particularly if you're on blood thinners or diabetes medications.
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.
Tart Cherry 1200 mg may be worth trying if you're an athlete looking for a boost in performance, since there's some evidence there. For other uses, the evidence isn't strong enough yet to say it'll help.
It's generally well tolerated, but concentrated products can cause stomach upset or loose stools in some people. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if you have a sensitive stomach or take other medications.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Oct 24, 2022.
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 1200 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Alerna Kidney Health |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X000U3HLPP |
| Net contents | 100 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 275941 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Tart Cherry 1200 mg by Alerna Kidney Health, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Tart Cherry Extract | 300 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, L-Leucine, Silicon Dioxide
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule 3 times a day, preferably with food, or as recommended by a qualified healthcare professional.
Formulation
About All Alerna Kidney Health products are manufactured in the USA with globally sourced ingredients at an FDA registered, cGMP compliant, and 3rd party rated facility.
Gluten free Soy free Dairy free No artificial flavors or colors
V Vegan
Contains no: Soy, dairy, fish, gluten, peanuts, shellfish, tree nuts, wheat or yeast. No artificial flavor or colors.
Seals/Symbols
FDA Registered Facility Manufactured in the USA GMP Good Manufacturing Practice
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Formula
Tart Cherries contain polyphenolic antioxidant compounds such as the flavonoid anthocyanins.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
Warning: If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication or have a known medical condition, consult a qualified healthcare professional before taking Tart Cherry.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
General Statements
Recyclable bottle
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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Tart Cherry 1200 mg by Alerna Kidney Health 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 1200 mg by Alerna Kidney Health
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 container100 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: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hypromellose, L-Leucine, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Tart Cherry 1200 mg by Alerna Kidney Health Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry 1200 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 1200 mg, from the product label.
Alerna Kidney Health
See all Alerna Kidney Health products- Name
- Alerna, LLC
- City
- Irvine
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 92602
- Phone Number
- (949) 391-2097
- Web Address
- Alernakidneyhealth.com
Tart Cherry 1200 mg by Alerna Kidney Health: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Tart Cherry 1200 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 1200 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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