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Dietary supplement

Tart Cherry Extract Powder 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Powder Category: Botanical
No known interaction
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.

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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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 only inactive ingredient on file is dextrin, a binder.

You're getting a concentrated extract of tart cherry — not the whole fruit — so the dose is more potent than eating fresh or frozen tart cherries.

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 is mixed. It's possibly effective for athletic performance.

For everything else on the label — ADHD, cognitive function, exercise-induced muscle soreness, exercise-induced respiratory infections, and fibromyalgia — the evidence is insufficient to say whether it works. That doesn't mean it doesn't; it means the studies aren't solid enough yet to know.

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 it as whole fruit or juice. Concentrated supplements like this one haven't been studied as thoroughly, so caution is warranted.

The most common side effects from supplement doses are abdominal pain, loose stools, and general gastrointestinal upset. A small number of trial participants reported these during studies.

One case of a possible skin reaction tied to cherry allergy has been reported, though it was from a juice blend, not this product. The fruit itself is likely safe in pregnancy and lactation, but concentrated supplement safety data is limited.

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. That said, check your exact medications with the search 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 interested in tart cherry for athletic performance, there's some evidence worth exploring — talk to your pharmacist about dosing and timing. For other uses, the evidence isn't there yet.

Because concentrated supplements are less studied than whole fruit, start with a small dose and watch how you feel, especially your digestion. Run your medications through our checker below before you start.

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) X001N1EXQ3
Net contents 100 Gram(s); 3.5 Ounce(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 24, 2025
DSLD ID 330869
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
200
UPC/BARCODE
X001N1EXQ3
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 500 mg (about 1/5 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

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

General Statements

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See for yourself

Tart Cherry Extract Powder 500 mg by BulkSupplements.com 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 container200 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.
Is tart cherry extract safe to take if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The fruit itself is rated likely safe in pregnancy and lactation. Concentrated supplements haven't been studied as thoroughly, so there isn't enough data to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice based on your situation.
What are the most common side effects?
Abdominal pain, loose stools, and general digestive upset are the most common complaints. A small number of people in studies reported these, especially when taking larger doses or concentrated forms. One case of a possible allergic skin reaction has been reported.
Will this actually help my athletic performance?
Tart cherry extract is possibly effective for athletic performance — meaning the evidence leans that way, but isn't airtight yet. For muscle soreness after exercise and other uses, the evidence is too thin to say one way or the other right now.
Is this powder the same as eating fresh tart cherries?
No. This is a concentrated extract — much more potent than the whole fruit. Whole fruit is better studied for safety, so concentrated supplements come with a caution label: use them carefully and watch how your body responds.
What's dextrin and why is it in here?
Dextrin is an inactive ingredient — a binder that holds the powder together. It's not the active part; tart cherry extract is what does the work.

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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.

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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