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 The Vitamin Shoppe 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 The Vitamin Shoppe
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: FruitSource Tart Cherry Powder, a concentrated form of sour cherry. The capsules also hold inactive ingredients — hypromellose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide — which are standard fillers and binders.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Tart cherry shows possibly effective evidence for athletic performance. For other uses listed — ADHD, cognitive function, exercise-induced muscle soreness, exercise-induced respiratory infections, and fibromyalgia — the evidence we hold is insufficient to establish whether it works.
That doesn't mean it doesn't; it means the studies aren't there yet to draw a solid conclusion.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Tart cherry is generally well tolerated when you eat the whole fruit. In concentrated supplement form, though, safety data is thinner, so caution is advised.
The most common side effects reported in trials and case reports are abdominal pain, gastrointestinal upset, loose stools, and general weakness. One case of a possible allergic skin reaction has been documented.
In a clinical study, about 29% of children taking a concentrated juice dose reported abdominal pain.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. You're clear to take this without worrying about it changing how your medications work — at least based on what we know now.
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 an athlete looking to support recovery or performance, tart cherry may be worth trying — the evidence leans that way. Because concentrated supplements are less studied than the fruit itself, start with a lower dose and see how your stomach responds.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data suggests it's likely safe, but talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting. Same goes if you have any concerns about how it might affect you personally.
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 Feb 23, 2018.
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 | The Vitamin Shoppe |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 766536026562 |
| Net contents | 90 Veggie Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 23, 2018 |
| DSLD ID | 81715 |
| 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 The Vitamin Shoppe, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| FruitSource Tart Cherry Powder | 1500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide
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General Statements
Superfood Antioxidant Cellular health
Actual size
Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder. Learn more at vsquality.net
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formulation
Gluten free Dairy free Soy free Nut free
Does Not Contain: Wheat, gluten, sugar, salt, soy, dairy, fish, artificial colors or flavors.
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)
FruitSource is a registered trademark of Advanced Ingredients, LLC.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take three (3) veggie capsules daily, preferably with meals.
Precautions
Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.
Keep out of reach of children.
Tamper evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.
General
Item No. VS-2656 1757392 JR 52
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Tart Cherry by The Vitamin Shoppe 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 The Vitamin Shoppe
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Veggie Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
FruitSource Tart Cherry Powder
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...
FruitSource Tart Cherry Powder monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Hypromellose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Tart Cherry by The Vitamin Shoppe 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.
The Vitamin Shoppe
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- Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.
- City
- Secaucus
- State
- NJ
- ZipCode
- 07094
- Phone Number
- 1-800-223-1216
- Web Address
- www.vitaminshoppe.com
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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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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