Tart Cherry 1500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Tart Cherry 1500 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 1500 mg is a dietary supplement by Approved Science 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 1500 mg by Approved Science
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 Fruit Extract at 1500 mg per serving. The extract comes from the fruit itself and is the component studied for potential health effects.
The capsule also contains cellulose, an inactive ingredient used as a binder.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for tart cherry is mixed depending on what you're taking it for. It's rated possibly effective for athletic performance — that's the strongest claim we have.
For attention, focus, muscle soreness after exercise, respiratory infections after heavy exercise, and fibromyalgia, the evidence isn't established enough to rate it yet. The data we hold doesn't support claims beyond athletic performance at this point.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Tart cherry is generally well tolerated when you eat the whole fruit, but concentrated supplements like this one are less studied, so caution is warranted. The most common side effects reported are abdominal pain, loose stools, and general gastrointestinal upset — in one study, 29% of children who took concentrated juice twice daily reported belly pain.
A rare skin reaction possibly tied to cherry allergy has been reported once. During pregnancy and lactation, tart cherry is rated likely safe, but concentrated supplement safety data is limited, so talk with your doctor if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient in this product. That doesn't mean none exist — it means we have no documented evidence of them.
Check your specific medications with the tool on this page to be sure.
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 interested in athletic performance support, tart cherry may be worth trying — that's where the evidence is strongest. If you have a sensitive stomach or a history of cherry allergy, start cautiously and watch for cramping or loose stools.
Talk to your pharmacist before adding it if you're pregnant, nursing, or have any digestive concerns.
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 Dec 21, 2024.
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 1500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Approved Science |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X003BNITS9 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 21, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 319824 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Tart Cherry 1500 mg by Approved Science, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Tart Cherry Fruit Extract | 1500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules daily, (one in the morning and one in the afternoon), before meals with an 8 oz. glass of water.
Precautions
Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
Pregnant women or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition, should consult with a physician before taking this or any other dietary supplement.
Pregnant women or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition, should consult with a physician before taking this or any other dietary supplement. Keep out of reach of children.
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.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Formulation
Manufactured in the USA according to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and conforms to the tested ingredient grade, strength and purity and industry Quality Standards.
Vegan friendly
Advanced health support Premium grade High potency Safe Fast Natural formula Optimal strength GMP Certified
100% vegan friendly
Made with GMO free ingredients
Seals/Symbols
Vegan friendly Made in USA No animal testing GMP Good Manufacturing Practices Quality Product
Formula
Contains 1500 mg tart cherry
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Tart Cherry 1500 mg by Approved Science 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 1500 mg by Approved Science
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 container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Tart Cherry Fruit 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 Fruit Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Tart Cherry 1500 mg by Approved Science Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry 1500 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 1500 mg, from the product label.
Approved Science
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- Approved Science
- City
- New York
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 10003
- Phone Number
- 888-307-4790
- Web Address
- www.approvedscience.com
Tart Cherry 1500 mg by Approved Science: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Tart Cherry 1500 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 1500 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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