Tart Cherry Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Tart Cherry 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 is a dietary supplement by Best Naturals 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 by Best Naturals
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 has one active ingredient: tart cherry extract. That's the concentrated form of the compound from sour cherries, packed into a capsule.
The inactive ingredients are the capsule shell itself, plus microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate — all standard fillers and flow agents that help hold the capsule together and keep the powder from clumping.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for tart cherry extract is mixed. It's possibly effective for athletic performance — that's the strongest claim in the data we hold.
For everything else listed — ADHD, cognitive function, muscle soreness after exercise, respiratory infections after exercise, and fibromyalgia — there isn't enough reliable evidence to rate how well it works. If athletic performance is your main interest, it's worth a try; for the other uses, the science just isn't there yet.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Tart cherry is generally well tolerated, especially when you eat the whole fruit or drink the juice. Concentrated supplements like this one are less studied, so we'd say use caution and start with the label dose.
The most common side effects people report are abdominal pain, general weakness, gastrointestinal upset, and loose stools — mostly at higher doses or with concentrated forms. One case of a possible allergic skin reaction has been reported.
Tart cherry extract is likely safe in pregnancy and while breastfeeding, though concentrated supplement safety data is thin, so it's worth discussing with your doctor or midwife if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the tart cherry extract in this product. That's not a guarantee none exist — it means this ingredient hasn't flagged interactions in the studies we hold.
If you take any medications regularly, mention this supplement to your doctor or pharmacist so they can review your full picture.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
If you're curious about tart cherry extract for athletic performance, this single-ingredient capsule is straightforward and shows no drug interactions in our data. The evidence for other uses isn't solid yet, and because concentrated supplements are less studied than whole fruit, start low and watch how your stomach handles it.
Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist if you have ongoing health conditions or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jun 16, 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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Best Naturals |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 817716014326 |
| Net contents | 120 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 16, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 270850 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Tart Cherry by Best Naturals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Tart Cherry extract | 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate
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Formula
Tart Cherry (Prunus cerasus) naturally contains polyphenolic antioxidant compounds such as quercetin, chlorogenic acid, and anthocyanins which can help fight free radicals that cause oxidative damage to the cells in our bodies. Emerging scientific research suggests antioxidant-rich cherries, including tart cherries, may possess varied health-promoting properties. This formulation provides 1000 mg (1 g) of tart cherry in each capsule, derived from a premium quality 4:1 extract. Certain research publications indicate that Tart Cherry may help support the following: Supports healthy inflammatory response. Supports muscles & exercise recovery. Supports healthy uric acid levels. Supports healthy sleep cycle.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) to two (2) capsules daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by your qualified healthcare professional.
Precautions
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Caution: For adults only, if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Caution: For adults only, if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use. Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Storage
Keep in 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.
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA
GMP Good Manufacturing Practice Product
Formulation
Premium formula
Tart Cherry 1000 mg equivalent
3rd party lab tested
No artificial color, flavor or sweetener, no preservatives, no sugar, no starch, no corn, no soy, no egg, no milk, no lactose, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
General Statements
For additional information call 1-877-659-6004
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Tart Cherry by Best Naturals 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 by Best Naturals
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 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: Capsule, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Tart Cherry by Best Naturals Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry. 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, from the product label.
Best Naturals
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- Best Naturals
- Street Address
- PO Box 394
- City
- Kenilworth
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07033
- Phone Number
- 1-877-659-6004
- Web Address
- www.shopbestnaturals.com
Tart Cherry by Best Naturals: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Tart Cherry’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'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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