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Tart Cherry Extract Powder 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Tart Cherry Extract Powder 500 mg 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 Powder 500 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

The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Tart Cherry Extract Powder 500 mg 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 Powder 500 mg 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 contains one active ingredient: tart cherry fruit extract at 500 mg per serving. The extract is the concentrated form of compounds from the tart cherry fruit.

The only other ingredient listed is dextrin, an inactive ingredient used as a carrier or filler in the powder.

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 for tart cherry extract is mixed. It's rated possibly effective for athletic performance.

For exercise-induced muscle soreness, exercise-induced respiratory infections, fibromyalgia, attention and focus (ADHD), and cognitive function overall, the evidence isn't established enough to rate — we simply don't have solid data yet on whether it works for those uses.

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 like this powder are less studied. The most common side effects reported with concentrated forms are abdominal pain, loose stools, and general gastrointestinal upset — a clinical trial found about 29% of children taking a tart cherry concentrate experienced abdominal pain over two weeks.

One case of a possible allergic skin reaction has been reported. Because safety data on supplement doses is limited, use caution and start with a smaller amount to see how you tolerate it.

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 tart cherry extract. That doesn't mean interactions can't happen, so if you're on any prescriptions, run them through the medication checker below or ask your pharmacist before you start.

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 if you're interested in athletic performance support, though the evidence for muscle soreness is still being worked out. It's generally well tolerated as whole fruit, but concentrated powders like this one lack the long safety track record — so if you have a sensitive stomach or take multiple supplements, chat with your pharmacist first.

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 Apr 24, 2025.

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 Powder 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X001N1EY53
Net contents 8.8 Ounce(s); 250 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 24, 2025
DSLD ID 330870
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 Powder 500 mg 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 Milligram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
500 Milligram(s)
Servings per container
500
UPC/BARCODE
X001N1EY53
IngredientAmount% DV
Tart Cherry Fruit Extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: Dextrin

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Label statements
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Formula

Tart Cherry Extract Powder 500 mg per serving

Brand IP Statement(s)

BulkSupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Color may vary

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

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 500mg (about 1/5 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.

General Statements

Use accurate milligram scale.

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Storage

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool place

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Tart Cherry Extract Powder 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com label

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Tart Cherry Extract Powder 500 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tart Cherry Extract Powder 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size500 Milligram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container500 Amounts shown are per serving.

Tart Cherry Fruit Extract

No known
interactions
500 mg per serving Form: Prunus cerasus Fruit Extract

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 & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Dextrin. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Tart Cherry Extract Powder 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry Extract Powder 500 mg. 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 Powder 500 mg, 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 Powder 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Tart Cherry Extract Powder 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry Extract Powder 500 mg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Tart Cherry Extract Powder 500 mg 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.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Tart cherry fruit is rated likely safe during pregnancy and lactation, so this extract may be fine — but concentrated supplements are less studied than the whole fruit. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you personally.
What kind of side effects might I get?
The most common ones are stomach pain, loose stools, and general digestive upset. One case of an allergic skin reaction linked to a cherry-containing juice blend has been reported. If you have a sensitive stomach, start small and see how you feel.
Does it really help with muscle soreness after exercise?
The evidence isn't solid enough to rate yet. It's rated possibly effective for athletic performance overall, but for exercise-induced muscle soreness specifically, we don't have enough reliable data to say whether it works.
Is this ingredient well tolerated?
When eaten as whole fruit, tart cherry is generally well tolerated. As a concentrated supplement powder, it's less studied, so use caution — especially if you notice any stomach upset.
What's dextrin in the ingredients list?
Dextrin is an inactive ingredient — a filler or carrier used to mix and stabilize the tart cherry extract powder. It's not an active part of the product.

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Go deeper

The Full Monographs Behind Tart Cherry Extract Powder 500 mg’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 Powder 500 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.

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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