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 Puritan's Pride 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 Puritan's Pride
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 a single active ingredient: tart cherry fruit extract. The capsule also holds three inactive ingredients — cellulose, silica, and magnesium stearate — which are common fillers and binders that help hold the capsule together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for tart cherry extract is mixed. It's rated possibly effective for athletic performance.
For exercise-induced muscle soreness, cognitive function, ADHD, exercise-induced respiratory infections, and fibromyalgia, the evidence isn't established well enough to rate — meaning we don't have solid data yet. If you're considering this product for one of those conditions, your results may vary, and it's worth talking with your pharmacist about what the research actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Tart cherry as whole fruit is generally well tolerated, but concentrated supplements like this one are less studied, so caution is advised. The most common side effects are abdominal pain, gastrointestinal upset, and loose stools — reported by some people taking concentrated juice or extract.
One case of a possible allergic skin reaction has been reported. If you have a known cherry allergy, avoid this product.
During pregnancy and lactation, tart cherry is rated likely safe, though concentrated supplements have less safety data than the whole fruit.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredient we could check. Check your specific medications with the tool on this page or ask your pharmacist before starting, just to be thorough.
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 be worth trying if you're an athlete interested in recovery — that's where the evidence is strongest. Anyone prone to stomach upset should start cautiously and watch for abdominal pain or loose stools.
If you're pregnant, nursing, or have a cherry allergy, check with your pharmacist first. No drug interactions are documented, but that doesn't mean none could occur — run it by your pharmacist if you're on regular medications.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 22, 2024.
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 | Puritan's Pride |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 025077193691 |
| Net contents | 120 Rapid Release Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 22, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 318176 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other |
| 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 Extract by Puritan's Pride, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Tart Cherry Fruit Extract | 250 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate
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General Statements
Puritan's Pride supplements are produced from the finest raw materials under stringent quality control standards. State-of-the-art manufacturing and packaging facilities ensure you the highest quality nutritional supplements money can buy. When it comes to your health... choose the best.
To reorder item # 19369 www.puritan.com 1-800-645-1030
Precautions
Warning: if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Brand IP Statement(s)
Copyright 2020 Puritan's Pride, Inc.
Seals/Symbols
Quality Assured
Formula
Tart Cherry extract 1000 mg equivalent (A 4:1 extract, equivalent to 1,000mg of Tart Cherry)
Formulation
Nature's antioxidant
No artificial color, flavor or sweetener, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no soy, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no fish. Sodium free.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: for adults, take one (1) capsule up to three times daily, preferably with meals.
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Tart Cherry Extract by Puritan's Pride 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 Puritan's Pride
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 container120 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: Cellulose, Silica, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Tart Cherry Extract by Puritan's Pride 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.
Puritan's Pride
See all Puritan's Pride products- Name
- Puritan's Pride, Inc.
- City
- Ronkonkoma
- State
- NY
- ZipCode
- 11779
- Phone Number
- 1-800-645-1030
- Web Address
- www.puritan.com
Tart Cherry Extract by Puritan's Pride: Common Questions
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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 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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