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Tart Cherry Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Tart Cherry Extract label
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Powder Category: Botanical
No known interaction
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Tart Cherry Extract 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 Extract is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 Extract by BulkSupplements.com

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.

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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 is a concentrated tart cherry extract — a single active ingredient. It's a powder made from sour cherries, which are the whole fruit condensed into supplement form.

The inactive ingredients list shows none, so what you're getting is the extract itself.

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?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.
  • 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).

The evidence here is mixed. Tart cherry extract is rated possibly effective for athletic performance — meaning there's some promising research backing it.

For everything else listed — ADHD, cognitive function, muscle soreness after exercise, respiratory infections after exercise, and fibromyalgia — the evidence isn't established enough to rate, so we can't claim it works for those uses yet.

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 you eat the whole fruit or drink the juice, but concentrated supplements haven't been studied as much, so caution is warranted. The most common side effects are stomach upset, abdominal pain, loose stools, and general achiness — reported by some people taking concentrated juice or extract.

One person had a possible allergic skin reaction to a tart cherry and apple juice blend. Because supplement doses are less researched than the fruit itself, we don't have as much safety data as we'd like.

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. Run your exact medications through the interaction tool on this page to be sure.

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 curious about tart cherry for athletic performance, the evidence is there. Just know that concentrated products haven't been studied as extensively as eating the whole fruit, and stomach upset is the main side effect to watch for.

Talk with your pharmacist if you have questions about how it fits into your routine.

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 23, 2021.

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 Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X001N1EXQ3
Net contents 3.5 Ounce(s); 100 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2021
DSLD ID 254072
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Tart Cherry Extract by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
500 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
500 mg
Servings per container
200
UPC/BARCODE
X001N1EXQ3
IngredientAmount% DV
Tart Cherry extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: None

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Label statements
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General Statements

Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Color may vary

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 500 mg (about 1/5 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

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See for yourself

Tart Cherry Extract by BulkSupplements.com label

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Tart Cherry Extract label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tart Cherry Extract by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size500 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container200 Amounts shown are per serving.

Tart Cherry extract

No known
interactions
500 mg per serving

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: None. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Tart Cherry Extract by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry Extract. 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 Extract, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Tart Cherry Extract by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Tart Cherry Extract by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry Extract. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Tart Cherry Extract 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.
What does tart cherry extract actually do?
The evidence is strongest for athletic performance — there's some solid research suggesting it may help. For muscle soreness, brain function, and ADHD, the research isn't yet strong enough to say it works. That doesn't mean it won't; it just means we need more studies.
Will this upset my stomach?
Some people do get stomach pain, loose stools, or general GI upset — about 29% of kids in one study reported belly pain when taking the concentrated juice. Most people tolerate it fine, but if your stomach is sensitive, start with a small amount and see how you do.
Is tart cherry safe while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Yes, it's rated likely safe for both. That said, always check in with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any supplement during pregnancy or while nursing — they know what's right for your situation.
Is this the same as eating whole tart cherries?
It's more concentrated — all the cherry packed into powder form. Whole fruit and juice are studied more than the extract, so we have more safety data for those. The extract works the same way in your body, but we just know less about it at supplement doses.
Can I take this with my medications?
No interactions are documented for tart cherry extract. That's good news, but run your specific medications through the interaction checker on this page to be sure they're clear.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Tart Cherry Extract’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 Extract'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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