Tart Cherry Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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
Tart Cherry Extract is a dietary supplement by Life Extension 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 by Life Extension
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: CherryPure Tart Cherry (Prunus cerasus) extract, a concentrated form of the sour cherry fruit. The capsule also includes inactive ingredients — vegetable cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearate, and silica — that serve as fillers and binders to hold the supplement together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
Tart cherry extract is possibly effective for athletic performance based on available evidence. For attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), cognitive function, exercise-induced muscle soreness, exercise-induced respiratory infections, and fibromyalgia, the evidence is insufficient to establish whether it works — meaning studies to date haven't been robust enough to draw firm conclusions.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Tart cherry is generally well tolerated when you eat it as whole fruit, but this is a concentrated supplement, and safety data for concentrated products is more limited. The most common side effects are abdominal pain, gastrointestinal upset, loose stools, and fatigue — reported by a small number of people in studies and case reports.
One case of a skin reaction possibly linked to cherry allergy has been noted. Because supplement-dose safety information is sparse, use caution.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we checked. That doesn't mean interactions cannot occur — concentrated cherry supplements remain understudied.
Run your medications through the checker on this page before you start, or confirm with your pharmacist.
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.
Tart cherry extract may have a role in athletic performance, but evidence for other uses is still being worked out. It's generally well tolerated as a food, though concentrated supplements haven't been studied as thoroughly.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, the safety data suggests it's likely safe, but talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you. Check in with your own pharmacist or doctor before starting, especially if you have a history of digestive upset or cherry allergy.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 22, 2016.
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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Life Extension |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 737870172369 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 22, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 58997 |
| 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 Extract by Life Extension, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| CherryPure Tart Cherry (Prunus cerasus) extract | 615.5 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate, Silica
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General Statements
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Support for Muscles and Exercise Recovery*
To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. DIRECTIONS: Take one (1) capsule twice daily with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Precautions
WARNINGS: ~ KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
~ DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED DOSE. ~ Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
~ When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
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.
Formula
with Standardized CherryPure
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Brand IP Statement(s)
CherryPure is a registered trademark of Shoreline Fruit, LLC.
Formulation
Non-GMO
General
Q01723C
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Tart Cherry Extract by Life Extension 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 Extract by Life Extension
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
CherryPure Tart Cherry (Prunus cerasus) 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...
CherryPure Tart Cherry (Prunus cerasus) extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Vegetable Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Tart Cherry Extract by Life Extension 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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Tart Cherry Extract, from the product label.
Life Extension
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- Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc.
- City
- Ft. Lauderdale
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33309
- Phone Number
- 1-866-280-2852
- Web Address
- LifeExtension.com
Tart Cherry Extract by Life Extension: Common Questions
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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.
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.
- 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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