Tart Cherry Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nutracraft
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 Nutracraft 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 Nutracraft
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 fruit extract. Tart cherry has been studied for its potential to support athletic performance and exercise recovery.
The capsules also include inactive ingredients (rice powder, a plant-based capsule material, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide) that help hold the supplement together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for tart cherry is mixed. It's rated possibly effective for athletic performance — meaning there's some promising research, though more study is needed.
For other uses like ADHD, cognitive function, muscle soreness after exercise, respiratory infections, and fibromyalgia, the evidence isn't yet established enough to rate. If athletic performance is what you're after, it may be worth trying, but keep expectations realistic and give it time to show an effect.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Tart cherry is generally well tolerated as a food — the whole fruit, juice, and extracts are usually mild on the stomach. That said, concentrated supplements like this one haven't been studied as thoroughly as the whole fruit.
The most common side effects reported are abdominal pain, loose stools, and general gastrointestinal upset. In one study, about 29% of children taking tart cherry juice concentrate reported abdominal pain.
A rare skin reaction possibly linked to cherry allergy has also been reported. If you have a sensitive stomach, start with a smaller dose and see how you feel.
Tart cherry is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, but concentrated supplement safety data is limited — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, always confirm with your pharmacist before adding any new supplement to your routine.
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.
Nutracraft Tart Cherry is a simple, one-ingredient supplement that may help with athletic performance based on current research. It's generally well tolerated, though digestive upset is possible, especially at higher doses.
If you're an athlete or active person interested in recovery support, it's worth considering — just check with your pharmacist if you're on any medications, and watch for stomach side effects when you start.
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 Aug 22, 2025.
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 | Nutracraft |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | X001E419LD |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 22, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 329252 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Tart Cherry by Nutracraft, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Tart Cherry Fruit Extract | 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Rice, Powder, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: 1 capsule taken daily preferably with a meal or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Precautions
Caution: Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet. Do not exceed recommended dose.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any food supplement.
Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a know medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any food supplement. Keep out of the reach of children.
This product is manufactured and packaged in a facility which may also process milk, soy, wheat, egg, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and crustacean shellfish.
Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.
FDA Statement of Identity
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.
Food Supplement
General Statements
Please recycle.
NRV=Nutrient Reference Value.
Formula
4X concentrated tart cherry 4:1 Tart Cherry extract Tart Cherry 250 mg per serving
Formulation
Non-GMO formula
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA Good Manufacturing Practice Quality Assured Sourced from a GMP Certified Facility
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Tart Cherry by Nutracraft 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 by Nutracraft
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetable Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Tart Cherry Fruit 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 Fruit Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Rice, Powder, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Tart Cherry by Nutracraft 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.
Nutracraft
See all Nutracraft products- Name
- Leverage Media Ltd.
- Street Address
- Davenport House 261 Bolton Rd
- City
- Bury Lancashire
- ZipCode
- BL8 2NZ
Tart Cherry by Nutracraft: 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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