Tart Cherry Extract 1200 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Tart Cherry Extract 1200 mg 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 Extract 1200 mg is a dietary supplement by Spring Valley 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 Extract 1200 mg by Spring Valley
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 at 1200 mg per capsule. Tart cherry is a concentrated form of the whole fruit, delivering compounds from the cherry in a more potent dose than you'd get from eating a handful of fresh cherries.
The capsule itself is made from hypromellose (a plant-based film), and the formula includes rice husks concentrate as an inactive ingredient.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Tart cherry has possibly effective evidence for athletic performance — meaning there's real data suggesting it may help, though the evidence isn't airtight yet. For everything else listed — ADHD, cognitive function, exercise-induced muscle soreness, respiratory infections, and fibromyalgia — the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate it either way.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work for those uses; it means the studies either aren't there or aren't solid enough to draw a conclusion.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Tart cherry is generally well tolerated as a whole fruit, but concentrated supplements like this one are less studied, so use some caution. The most common side effects from concentrated forms are abdominal pain, loose stools, and general gastrointestinal upset — a clinical study found about 29% of children taking tart cherry juice concentrate reported belly pain.
One case of a possible allergic skin reaction has been reported. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, tart cherry is rated likely safe, so those aren't contraindications — but the safety data for concentrated supplement doses is thin, so if you're pregnant or nursing, it's worth a quick chat with your pharmacist or doctor.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we checked. That said, always run your exact medications through the checker on this page before you start anything new.
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 and tolerate it well, tart cherry extract is worth trying — it has real evidence backing that use. Just know that concentrated forms haven't been studied as extensively as the whole fruit, and some people do get stomach upset.
Start with one dose and see how your body responds.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 21, 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 Extract 1200 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Spring Valley |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 90 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jul 21, 2022 |
| DSLD ID | 271343 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Tart Cherry Extract 1200 mg by Spring Valley, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Tart Cherry Fruit Extract | 1200 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Hypromellose, Rice Husks Concentrate
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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
Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org
OU (Kosher) Halal
Quality Assurance International Certified Organic
Formulation
Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org
Made with Organic Tart Cherry Extract
Antioxidant Support
Certified Organic by QAI
Product of China
No gluten, yeast, wheat, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, sugar, soy, artificial color, artificial flavor, sodium (less than 5 mg per serving)
Quality Assurance International Certified Organic
Formula
1200 mg per capsule
Tart Cherry Extract is a source of antioxidants that helps fight the cell-damaging effects of free radicals.
OU (Kosher)
Halal
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Adults, take one capsule daily, preferably with a meal.
Precautions
Pregnant or nursing women, individuals taking medications or persons who have a health condition should consult their doctor before using this product.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Keep out of reach of children.
For your protection, do not use if printed seal under cap is broken or missing.
Storage
Store at room temperature 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees - 30 degrees C). Keep bottle tightly closed.
General Statements
Quality Guaranteed For questions or comments call 1-866-251-1662. Walmart.com/springvalley
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Tart Cherry Extract 1200 mg by Spring Valley 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 Extract 1200 mg by Spring Valley
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 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: Hypromellose, Rice Husks Concentrate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Tart Cherry Extract 1200 mg by Spring Valley Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry Extract 1200 mg. 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 Extract 1200 mg, from the product label.
Spring Valley
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- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
- City
- Bentonville
- State
- AR
- ZipCode
- 72716
Tart Cherry Extract 1200 mg by Spring Valley: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Tart Cherry Extract 1200 mg’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 Extract 1200 mg'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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