Tart Cherry 1200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by tnvitamins
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 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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: tart cherry extract at 1200 mg per capsule. Tart cherry (also called sour cherry) is the dried or concentrated form of the fruit, believed to carry compounds thought to support athletic performance and recovery.
The inactive ingredients in each capsule are rice powder, gelatin, and vegetable magnesium stearate — the everyday fillers and capsule material that help hold everything together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Tart cherry is possibly effective for athletic performance based on the evidence we have. For other uses — ADHD, cognitive function, exercise-induced muscle soreness, exercise-induced respiratory infections, and fibromyalgia — the research is too limited or conflicting for us to rate whether it works.
If you're considering it for one of those other reasons, talk it over with your doctor about what the current science shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Tart cherry from the whole fruit is generally well tolerated as a food. The catch is that concentrated supplements like this one are much less studied than eating the fruit itself, so caution is wise.
The most common side effects reported are abdominal pain, loose stools, and general gastrointestinal upset — a small number of people in studies experienced these after taking concentrated forms. One case of a possible allergic skin reaction has been reported.
If you have a known cherry allergy, skip this product. For pregnancy and lactation, tart cherry is rated likely safe based on available data.
That said, because concentrated supplement forms lack robust safety research in these groups, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Tart cherry has no known medication interactions on file.
That doesn't mean none exist — it means this ingredient hasn't shown up in clinical records for drug interactions — but it's a good sign. Still, run your exact medications through the checker below 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.
Tart cherry 1200 mg may be worth a try if you're looking to support athletic performance, and it's generally well tolerated. Just know that concentrated supplements have less safety data than the whole fruit, so pay attention to how you feel — stop if you get stomach upset or other side effects.
Check your medications with the tool on this page, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it to your routine, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a cherry allergy.
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
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 |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Tart Cherry | 1200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice powder, Gelatin Capsule, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
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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
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Tart Cherry 1200 mg by tnvitamins label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)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 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 monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Rice powder, Gelatin Capsule, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Tart Cherry 1200 mg, from the product label.
tnvitamins
See all tnvitamins products- Name
- TOTAL NUTRITION, INC.
- City
- FARMINGDALE
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11735
- Phone Number
- 800-645-4446
- Web Address
- tnvitamins.com
Tart Cherry 1200 mg by tnvitamins: 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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