Tart Cherry 6000 Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Tart Cherry 6000 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 6000 is a dietary supplement by Purely Beneficial 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 6000 by Purely Beneficial
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
Tart Cherry 6000 contains one active ingredient: tart cherry extract at 6000 mg per dose. The product also includes methylcellulose, an inactive ingredient that acts as a binder in the capsule.
Tart cherry is simply the fruit of the sour cherry plant, concentrated into extract form.
Does it work?
Not established
The evidence for tart cherry extract is mixed and fairly limited. It's rated possibly effective for athletic performance — that's the strongest claim we can make from the data.
For everything else listed — ADHD, cognitive function, muscle soreness after exercise, respiratory infections after exercise, and fibromyalgia — the evidence isn't reliable enough to rate, which means we don't have solid proof it works for those uses yet.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Tart cherry is generally well tolerated as a whole fruit, but concentrated supplements like this one are less studied for safety, so caution is warranted. The most common side effects reported are abdominal pain, gastrointestinal upset, loose stools, and general weakness.
In one clinical trial, about 29% of children taking tart cherry juice concentrate twice daily for two weeks reported belly pain. A rare skin reaction possibly linked to cherry allergy has been reported with one specific juice blend.
The fruit as food is likely fine; it's the concentrated supplement form where safety data is thinner.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. That said, always run your exact medications through the checker on this page before starting any new supplement.
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.
If you're interested in tart cherry for athletic performance, this product may be worth a try — the evidence leans that way. If you're considering it for other reasons like ADHD or brain function, know that we don't have solid proof yet.
Watch for belly pain or loose stools when you start. Talk to your pharmacist if you're pregnant, nursing, or have any concerns about how it might fit your routine.
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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 6000, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Purely Beneficial |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X001PXSV03 |
| Net contents | 120 Veggie Cap(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 24, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 276535 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Tart Cherry 6000 by Purely Beneficial, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Tart Cherry extract | 1500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Methylcellulose
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Take two (2) capsules with full glass of water, one or two (1-2) times per day, or as directed by a physician.
Precautions
Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.
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.
Seals/Symbols
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General Statements
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Formulation
Supports healthy uric acid levels Extra strength
Does Not Contain: Fillers, artificial ingredients, GMO, preservatives, soy, gluten, dairy, gelatin, flavoring, coloring.
Made with Organic Tart Cherry
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Tart Cherry 6000 by Purely Beneficial 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 6000 by Purely Beneficial
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 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: Methylcellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Tart Cherry 6000 by Purely Beneficial Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry 6000. 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 6000, from the product label.
Purely Beneficial
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- Purely Beneficial, Inc.
- Street Address
- 836 57th Street, Ste 413
- City
- Sacramento
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 95819
- Web Address
- Purely-Beneficial.com
Tart Cherry 6000 by Purely Beneficial: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Tart Cherry 6000’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 6000'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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