Tart Cherry 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Swanson
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Tart Cherry 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 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Swanson 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 500 mg by Swanson
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 (500 mg per capsule). Tart cherry is a concentrated extract of the sour cherry fruit.
The capsule itself is made from gelatin, with magnesium stearate and silica added as inactive ingredients to help with manufacturing and consistency.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for tart cherry is mixed. It's rated possibly effective for athletic performance — meaning there's some promise but more study is needed.
For attention, focus, muscle soreness after exercise, respiratory infections after hard training, and fibromyalgia, the evidence isn't established well enough to rate it either way. If any of those conditions are why you're thinking about this, talk it over with your doctor first.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Tart cherry as a whole fruit is generally well tolerated. Concentrated supplements like this one, though, are less studied, so caution is advised.
The most common side effects reported in trials and case reports are abdominal pain, stomach upset, loose stools, and fatigue — usually mild. One rare case of a skin reaction possibly linked to cherry allergy has been reported.
Pregnancy and lactation data suggest it's likely safe, but concentrated supplement doses haven't been well researched in those settings; check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for tart cherry. Even so, let your doctor or pharmacist know you're taking this before you start, especially if you're on other medications or supplements.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Tart cherry may have a role in athletic recovery, though evidence is still developing. It's generally well tolerated as a food and likely safe in pregnancy, but concentrated supplements haven't been as thoroughly studied as whole fruit.
If you're considering this for a specific reason — athletic performance, ADHD, or muscle soreness — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it fits your situation and how it pairs with anything else you're taking.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated May 28, 2019.
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 500 mg, straight from the product label.
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Tart Cherry 500 mg by Swanson, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Tart Cherry | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
General Statements
Supports joint integrity, movement and flexibility Benefits joint health by strengthening collagen structures in connective tissues Science-Backed Quality Since 1969
Joint health and mobility 500 mg per capsule
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules two times per day with water.
Precautions
Warning: For adults only.
Consult your physician before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal is broken.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
General
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Tart Cherry 500 mg by Swanson 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 500 mg by Swanson
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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: Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Tart Cherry 500 mg by Swanson Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry 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 500 mg, from the product label.
Swanson
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- Swanson Health Products
- City
- Fargo
- State
- ND
- ZipCode
- 58104
- Phone Number
- 1-800-437-4148
- Web Address
- swanson.com
Tart Cherry 500 mg by Swanson: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Tart Cherry 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 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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