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Dietary supplement

Tart Cherry Premium Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Premium Certified

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

Tart Cherry Premium is a dietary supplement by Premium Certified 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 Premium by Premium Certified

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 (P. cerasus) fruit extract. The capsule shell is made from vegetarian cellulose, a plant-based material.

That's it — no fillers or binders beyond what holds the capsule together.

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: Tart cherry extract supplement.
  • We looked for evidence on: Exercise-induced muscle soreness, Gout, Osteoarthritis, Insomnia, Joint pain, Sleep quality — and 2 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 evidence for tart cherry is mixed and depends on what you're taking it for. It's possibly effective for athletic performance.

For attention, thinking, muscle soreness after exercise, respiratory infections after exercise, and fibromyalgia, the evidence isn't established well enough in our data to rate it. If you're considering this for one of those other uses, talk with your pharmacist about what the current research suggests.

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 as a whole fruit, but concentrated supplements like this one are less studied, so caution is warranted. The most common side effects are abdominal pain, fatigue, stomach upset, and loose stools.

One case of a possible allergic skin reaction has been reported. If you have a cherry or related fruit allergy, check with your pharmacist before starting.

The fruit as food is likely fine in pregnancy and lactation, but safety data for concentrated supplement doses is sparse — if you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first.

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 for tart cherry with any medications in our data. Still, check your exact drugs on this page's tool before you start, especially if you take anything for stomach or digestion.

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.

Tart cherry Premium may interest you if you're an athlete looking to support recovery, since it's possibly effective for athletic performance. The product is generally well tolerated but can cause stomach upset or loose stools in some people.

If you have a fruit allergy or are pregnant or nursing, check with your pharmacist or doctor before taking it.

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 Jul 27, 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 Premium, straight from the product label.

Brand Premium Certified
Barcode (UPC) 685256205845
Net contents 60 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 27, 2021
DSLD ID 248736
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Tart Cherry Premium by Premium Certified, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
685256205845
IngredientAmount% DV
Tart Cherry (P. cerasus) fruit extract1500 mg--

Other ingredients: vegetarian Cellulose

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take two capsules a day. For best results, take one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

Precautions

Warning: Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition, should consult with a physician before taking this or any other dietary supplement.

Warning: Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition, should consult with a physician before taking this or any other dietary supplement.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not use this product if outer seal around cap is missing or broken.

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.

Storage

Store at room temperature.

Formulation

Formulated in the USA according to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and to the tested ingredient grade, strength and purity of industry Quality Standards.

Absolutely no added filler or binders. Other ingredients needed to make capsule only.

Vegan Friendly

Formula

Premium quality tart cherry 4:1 extract Pure & natural Tart cherry

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Seals/Symbols

Made In USA Not Tested On Animals

General Statements

Please Recycle

See for yourself

Tart Cherry Premium by Premium Certified label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Tart Cherry Premium by Premium Certified

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

1500 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...

Tart Cherry (P. cerasus) fruit extract monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Tart Cherry Premium by Premium Certified Drug Interactions

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

Premium Certified

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Name
Tart Cherry Premium
City
Northbrook
State
IL
ZipCode
60062
Phone Number
888-893-1413
Web Address
www.gout-md.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Tart Cherry Premium by Premium Certified: Common Questions

Does Tart Cherry Premium by Premium Certified interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry Premium. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Tart Cherry Premium 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.
Will this upset my stomach?
It may. Abdominal pain, stomach upset, and loose stools are the most common side effects. In one study, about 3 in 10 children who took tart cherry juice concentrate reported belly pain. If you have a sensitive stomach, start with a lower dose and see how you feel.
Is it safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The fruit itself as food is likely fine in pregnancy and lactation, but concentrated supplement doses haven't been well studied for safety. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you right now.
Does it really help with athletic performance?
Tart cherry is possibly effective for athletic performance based on the evidence we hold. That means some research supports it, but the proof isn't airtight. Ask your pharmacist what the studies show if you want more detail.
What if I'm allergic to cherries?
One case of a possible allergic skin reaction to tart cherry juice has been reported. If you have a cherry allergy or react to other stone fruits, skip this product or check with your pharmacist first.
Can I take this long-term?
Concentrated tart cherry supplements lack long-term safety data, so caution is advised. If you want to use this regularly, chat with your pharmacist about what's known and what isn't.

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The Full Monographs Behind Tart Cherry Premium’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 Premium'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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