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Tart Cherry Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bronson Laboratories

Tart Cherry label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
No known interaction
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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

The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Tart Cherry is a dietary supplement by Bronson Laboratories 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Tart Cherry by Bronson Laboratories

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 11, 2026

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.

This product contains one active ingredient: VitaCherry HiActives Whole Tart Cherry, a concentrated form of the sour cherry fruit. The capsule also holds inactive ingredients—modified cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide—which are fillers and binders that help form and stabilize the capsule.

Does it work?

Moderate evidence
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

This product doesn't appear to be marketed for a specific use, so we graded Sour Cherry's overall clinical evidence instead.

Moderate

Some clinical evidence supports Sour Cherry for:

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“Antioxidant support”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.
  • Since the label doesn't commit to one use, we graded the ingredient's overall clinical evidence instead.
  • On file: Athletic performance — rated "Possibly Effective" (Natural Medicines).

Tart cherry is possibly effective for athletic performance based on available evidence. For attention and focus (ADHD), cognitive function, muscle soreness after exercise, respiratory infections from exercise, and fibromyalgia, we don't have enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works.

If you're looking at this product for one of those latter uses, the science just isn't settled.

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 when eaten as whole fruit, though concentrated supplements like this one are less studied and come with less safety data. The most common side effects reported are abdominal pain, loose stools, and general gastrointestinal upset—a clinical study found about 29% of children on tart cherry juice concentrate reported belly pain.

One case of a possible allergic skin reaction has been reported. For pregnancy and lactation, tart cherry is rated likely safe, though the concentrated supplement form has limited data compared to the whole fruit.

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 the ingredients we could check in this product. That doesn't mean none exist—it means we haven't found any in our monographs.

If you take any prescription medications, a quick check with your pharmacist is always smart before starting a new supplement.

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 or want to try tart cherry as a concentrated supplement, this product is generally well tolerated. Watch out for stomach upset or loose stools, especially at the start.

Anyone with a cherry allergy should avoid it. Check with your pharmacist before adding it to your routine, particularly if you take blood thinners or other medications.

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 Sep 25, 2013.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand Bronson Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 716563300012
Net contents 90 Vegi-Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2013
DSLD ID 25180
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Tart Cherry by Bronson Laboratories, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
716563300012
IngredientAmount% DV
VitaCherry(R) HiActives(R) Whole Tart Cherry475 mg--

Other ingredients: Modified Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
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.
FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Provides antioxidant support

ANTIOXIDANT EST 1960

Made in USA

General

300a REF 0713

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, 1 capsule daily or as directed by a health professional.

Precautions

WARNING: Consult a healthcare professional before taking this product if you are pregnant or nursing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store at room temperature. Protect from light.

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.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Discover the Bronson Difference(R)

VitaCherry(R) and HiActives(R) are registered trademarks of VDF FutureCeuticals, Inc.

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Tart Cherry by Bronson Laboratories label

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Tart Cherry label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tart Cherry by Bronson Laboratories

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

VitaCherry(R) HiActives(R) Whole Tart Cherry

No known
interactions
475 mg per serving Form: Anthocyanins, Flavonoids

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...

VitaCherry(R) HiActives(R) Whole Tart Cherry monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Modified Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Tart Cherry by Bronson Laboratories 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.

The maker

Brand information

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

Bronson Laboratories

Name
Bronson Laboratories
City
Lindon
State
UT
ZipCode
84042
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Tart Cherry by Bronson Laboratories: Common Questions

Does Tart Cherry by Bronson Laboratories interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Tart Cherry 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.
Is tart cherry safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Tart cherry is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. That said, most of the safety data comes from eating the whole fruit rather than concentrated supplements like this one, so talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns about using a concentrated form.
What side effects should I watch for?
Most side effects are mild and digestive—abdominal pain, loose stools, and stomach upset are the most common. About 29% of children in one study reported belly pain on tart cherry juice concentrate. One rare case of a skin reaction possibly linked to cherry allergy has been reported.
Does this actually help with athletic performance?
Tart cherry is possibly effective for athletic performance based on available evidence, so there's some scientific backing. For other uses like muscle soreness, focus, or fibromyalgia, we don't yet have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.
Is this safer than tart cherry juice?
This is a concentrated supplement form, whereas eating the whole fruit or drinking juice is food that's been around much longer and studied more. The fruit itself is clearly safe, but concentrated supplements like this have less safety data, so use caution and watch how your body responds.
Do I need to worry about interactions with my medications?
We haven't found documented interactions with any medications for this ingredient. Still, it's worth a quick check with your pharmacist before you start, especially if you're on blood thinners or other regular prescriptions.

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Go deeper

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.

Herb & supplement monograph

Sour Cherry

Sour cherry (often sold as tart cherry or Montmorency cherry) is a fruit-based supplement rich in antioxidants that people use for muscle recovery, joint and gout symptoms, and sleep. Early...

Read the full Sour Cherry monograph →
Sources

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.

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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