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Dietary supplement

Tart Cherry 6000 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Purely Beneficial

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

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.

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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.

Tart Cherry 6000 contains one active ingredient: tart cherry extract, made from the sour cherry fruit. The capsule also holds methylcellulose, an inactive ingredient that helps hold the capsule together.

Does it work?

Not established
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
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Sour Cherry's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: supports healthy uric acid levels.
  • We looked for evidence on: Gout, hyperuricemia, uric acid metabolism, kidney stone prevention.
  • The closest evidence on file: Sour Cherry is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Gout (Natural Medicines).

Tart cherry extract is possibly effective for athletic performance. For attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, cognitive function, exercise-induced muscle soreness, exercise-induced respiratory infections, and fibromyalgia, the evidence is currently insufficient to say whether it works.

The data on concentrated supplement doses is thinner than what exists for the whole fruit or juice.

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 a whole fruit, juice, or extract, though concentrated supplement forms have less safety data than the food form itself. The most common side effects reported in studies and case reports are abdominal pain, loose stools, and general gastrointestinal upset — a significant number of children (29%) in one trial reported abdominal pain when taking tart cherry juice concentrate twice daily.

One case of a possible skin reaction after drinking a tart cherry and apple juice blend has been reported. For pregnancy and lactation, the fruit is rated likely safe, so the supplement is presumed to carry the same safety profile in those settings — but talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.

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 tart cherry extract. That said, run your exact medications through the search tool on this page before you start, just to be thorough.

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 6000 is a single-ingredient supplement possibly effective for athletic performance, with limited evidence for other uses. It's generally well tolerated as food, but concentrated products are less studied, so use caution — especially if you have a history of stomach upset.

Check your medications with the tool on this page, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, particularly if you're pregnant, nursing, or take blood thinners.

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 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

At a glance

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
From the label
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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

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
X001PXSV03
IngredientAmount% DV
Tart Cherry extract1500 mg--

Other ingredients: Methylcellulose

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Label statements
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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

GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Consistent Quality Made in the USA with global ingredients

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

See for yourself

Tart Cherry 6000 by Purely Beneficial label

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What’s inside

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 known
interactions
1500 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 extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Methylcellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

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.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Tart Cherry 6000, from the product label.

Purely Beneficial

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Name
Purely Beneficial, Inc.
Street Address
836 57th Street, Ste 413
City
Sacramento
State
CA
ZipCode
95819
Web Address
Purely-Beneficial.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Tart Cherry 6000 by Purely Beneficial: Common Questions

Does Tart Cherry 6000 by Purely Beneficial interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry 6000. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Tart Cherry 6000 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.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Tart cherry as a fruit is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. The supplement form is presumed to have the same safety profile, but concentrated supplements are less studied than whole fruit — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What side effects might I notice?
The most common ones are abdominal pain, loose stools, and stomach upset. About 29% of children in one study reported abdominal pain after taking tart cherry juice concentrate twice daily. One case of a possible skin reaction after drinking a tart cherry and apple juice blend has been reported.
Does tart cherry actually help athletic performance?
It's rated possibly effective for athletic performance, meaning there's some evidence it may help, but the research isn't rock-solid yet. For other uses like ADHD, cognitive function, or muscle soreness, we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.
Why is the product so concentrated if the whole fruit is fine?
Whole tart cherries as food have a long history of safe use. Concentrated supplements skip the whole-fruit form, which means less safety data exists on them at supplement doses — that's why we caution they're less studied than the food itself.
Is there anything else in this capsule besides tart cherry?
The capsule holds methylcellulose, an inactive ingredient that binds the supplement together. That's it — one active ingredient, one inactive filler.

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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

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.

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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