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Dietary supplement

Tart Cherry Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nootropics Depot

Powder Category: Botanical
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Tart Cherry Powder is a dietary supplement by Nootropics Depot 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 Powder by Nootropics Depot

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 powder is 100% Cerasus vulgaris extract—sour cherry. That's it; there's one active ingredient and no inactive fillers or binders listed.

Sour cherry extract concentrates the compounds found in tart cherries into a powder form, which is more potent than eating whole fruit or drinking juice.

Does it work?

Not established
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
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Sour Cherry's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Antioxidant support and recovery.
  • We looked for evidence on: Exercise-induced muscle soreness, Gout, Osteoarthritis, Insomnia, Joint health, Muscle recovery — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Sour Cherry is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Exercise-induced muscle soreness (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Sour Cherry is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Insomnia, Osteoarthritis, Gout.

The data shows sour cherry is possibly effective for athletic performance. For everything else on file—ADHD, cognitive function, exercise-induced muscle soreness, respiratory infections after exercise, and fibromyalgia—the evidence isn't established enough to rate, meaning we either don't have reliable studies or the ones we do have are mixed or small.

If you're thinking about this for athletic recovery, that's the strongest claim the data supports; for other uses, talk with us about what the research actually shows.

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 as whole fruit is generally well tolerated, but this is a concentrated supplement and safety data is thin. The most common side effects reported with concentrated tart cherry products are abdominal pain, stomach upset, and loose stools—some studies show roughly 30% of people in trials reported belly pain with higher doses.

A single case of a possible allergic skin reaction has been reported. Because supplement-dose safety is less studied than whole-fruit safety, use caution and start low 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 the ingredient we could check. That's not a guarantee none exist—it just means we have no monograph alerts.

Before you start, search your exact medications below or ask us to check them for you.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're interested in athletic performance support and want to try sour cherry extract, the data backs that use. Start with a smaller amount to check your tolerance—loose stools and stomach upset are the main things to watch for.

Run your medications through our checker below, and if you have questions about whether this fits your situation, we're here to talk it through.

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 Jun 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 Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Nootropics Depot
Net contents 2.11 Ounce(s); 60 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 23, 2021
DSLD ID 251282
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Tart Cherry Powder by Nootropics Depot, 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:
250 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
250 mg
Servings per container
240
IngredientAmount% DV
Cerasus vulgaris extract250 mg--

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Label statements
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Formula

Minimum anthocyanins content: 10%

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Disclaimer: Transfer scoops are not accurate forms of measurement. A milligram scale is needed to accurately measure dosages.

Precautions

Always consult with a qualified health physician before taking any new dietary supplement.

Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions, and/or taking prescription drug(s) or OTC medication(s).

Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions, and/or taking prescription drug(s) or OTC medication(s).

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 250mg twice daily.

Storage

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.

See for yourself

Tart Cherry Powder by Nootropics Depot label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tart Cherry Powder by Nootropics Depot

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

Serving size250 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container240 Amounts shown are per serving.

Cerasus vulgaris extract

No known
interactions
250 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...

Cerasus vulgaris extract monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Tart Cherry Powder by Nootropics Depot Drug Interactions

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

Nootropics Depot

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Name
Nootropics Depot
Street Address
8380 S. Kyrene Rd. Ste. 110
City
Tempe
State
AZ
ZipCode
85284
Web Address
nootropicsdepot.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Tart Cherry Powder by Nootropics Depot: Common Questions

Does Tart Cherry Powder by Nootropics Depot interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry Powder. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Tart Cherry Powder 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 data shows it's possibly effective for athletic performance and recovery. For other uses like focus, muscle soreness, or immune support after exercise, we don't have enough reliable evidence yet to say whether it works.
Is this safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data rates sour cherry as likely safe during pregnancy and lactation. That said, because this is a concentrated supplement rather than whole fruit, talk with your doctor or midwife before you use it during pregnancy or while nursing—they know your full picture.
What side effects should I watch for?
The most common are stomach pain, upset stomach, and loose stools. These happened in studies with concentrated juice or powder; starting with a smaller dose and building up can help you see how you tolerate it. A very rare allergic skin reaction has been reported in one case.
Can I take this with my other supplements?
We have no documented interactions between sour cherry and other supplements or medications. Still, it's smart to check your full medication and supplement list with us or on the checker below before you add anything new.
Is this powder pure, or does it have fillers?
According to the label facts, there are no inactive ingredients listed—it's the extract itself. That said, ask the brand directly if you want to confirm their manufacturing and storage practices.

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The Full Monographs Behind Tart Cherry Powder’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 Powder'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

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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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