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Dietary supplement

Tart Cherry 1200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by tnvitamins

Capsule Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Tart Cherry 1200 mg is a dietary supplement by tnvitamins 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 tnvitamins

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.

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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: tart cherry extract at 1200 mg per capsule. The capsule itself is made of gelatin and contains rice powder and vegetable magnesium stearate as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Sour Cherry's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Sour Cherry for:

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“Antioxidant support and general wellness”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Athletic performance — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Tart cherry is possibly effective for athletic performance based on the data we have. For other uses — ADHD, cognitive function, exercise-induced muscle soreness, exercise-induced respiratory infections, and fibromyalgia — the evidence isn't established well enough to rate.

If you're looking at this for one of those other reasons, talk with us about what the research actually shows.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Sour 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.

Tart cherry is generally well tolerated as whole fruit, but concentrated supplements like this one are less studied, so some caution is warranted. The most common side effects reported with concentrated juice and extracts are abdominal pain, mild weakness (asthenia), general stomach upset, and loose stools — usually mild.

One case of a possible allergic skin reaction has been reported. If you have a known cherry allergy, this isn't for you.

Start with a lower dose if your stomach is sensitive and see how you do. Tart cherry is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, but because concentrated supplement safety data is limited, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Sour 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 in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, run your exact medications through the checker on this page before you start — absence of documented interactions is not a guarantee none exist.

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 an athlete looking to support recovery, tart cherry has some evidence behind it. If you're considering it for ADHD, brain fog, or fibromyalgia, the evidence just isn't there yet — we'd suggest checking with your pharmacist first.

The main watch-out is stomach upset, especially if you take it on an empty stomach or are prone to loose stools.

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 Apr 23, 2020.

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 Tart Cherry 1200 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand tnvitamins
Barcode (UPC) 095234264205
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 23, 2020
DSLD ID 217844
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Tart Cherry 1200 mg by tnvitamins, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
095234264205
IngredientAmount% DV
Tart Cherry1200 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice powder, Gelatin Capsule, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Seals/Symbols

Non GMO

Formulation

Non GMO

Free of: Gluten, wheat, yeast, milk, lactose, soy, artificial color, artificial flavor, artificial sweetener, preservatives.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Tart Cherry 1200 mg equivalent from 300 mg of 4:1 extract

Tart cherries provide antioxidants called anthocyanins.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, take one (1) capsule twice daily, preferably with meals, or as directed by a health care professional.

Precautions

Caution: Pregnant or lactating women should consult a doctor before use.

If you are under medical supervision, please consult a doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult a doctor if any adverse reactions occur.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

General Statements

Reorder tnvitamins.com 800-645-4446

See for yourself

Tart Cherry 1200 mg by tnvitamins label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tart Cherry 1200 mg by tnvitamins

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

No known
interactions
1200 mg per serving

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 monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice powder, Gelatin Capsule, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Tart Cherry 1200 mg by tnvitamins 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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Tart Cherry 1200 mg, from the product label.

tnvitamins

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Name
TOTAL NUTRITION, INC.
City
FARMINGDALE
State
NY
ZipCode
11735
Phone Number
800-645-4446
Web Address
tnvitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Tart Cherry 1200 mg by tnvitamins: Common Questions

Does Tart Cherry 1200 mg by tnvitamins interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry 1200 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Tart Cherry 1200 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.
Will this upset my stomach?
Some people report abdominal pain, stomach upset, or loose stools when taking tart cherry concentrates, especially at higher doses or on an empty stomach. A small number of trial participants experienced these effects. Start with one capsule and see how you do — if your stomach is sensitive, take it with food.
Is tart cherry safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Tart cherry is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, but concentrated supplement safety data is limited compared to eating the whole fruit. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding to make sure it's right for your situation.
What is tart cherry actually good for?
The data shows it's possibly effective for athletic performance — that's where the strongest evidence sits. For ADHD, brain fog, sore muscles after exercise, infections, and fibromyalgia, the evidence isn't strong enough to say whether it works. Your pharmacist can walk you through what the research actually shows for your goal.
Will this interact with my medications?
No interactions are documented in our data for tart cherry. Still, use the medication checker on this page with your exact prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs to be sure — documented interactions are what we know about, not everything that could happen.
Can I take this if I have a cherry allergy?
No — one case of a possible allergic skin reaction to a tart cherry product has been reported. If you have any tree fruit allergies, skip this and talk with your pharmacist about alternatives.

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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

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.

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
  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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

See these in context on the Sour 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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