Tart Cherry Ultra Chewables Cherry Flavor Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Nature's Way
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Tart Cherry Ultra Chewables Cherry Flavor 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 Ultra Chewables Cherry Flavor is a dietary supplement by Nature's Way 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 Ultra Chewables Cherry Flavor by Nature's Way
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 has one active ingredient: sour cherry fruit concentrate. Sour cherry is a whole-food extract used primarily for its potential effects on athletic recovery and muscle soreness.
The tablet also contains several inactive ingredients—sorbitol, mannitol, natural flavors, magnesium stearate, silica, stearic acid, and citric acid—which are fillers, sweeteners, and binders that help form and flavor the chewable.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for sour cherry is mixed. Athletic performance is rated possibly effective, meaning there's some promising research but it's not definitive.
For exercise-induced muscle soreness, cognitive function, attention (ADHD), fibromyalgia, and respiratory infections triggered by heavy exercise, the evidence is too thin or unreliable right now to rate. If you're considering this for one of those purposes, the science just isn't there yet to say whether it'll help you.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Sour cherry as whole fruit is generally well tolerated, but concentrated supplements like this one are less studied, so caution is wise. The most common side effects reported are abdominal pain, loose stools, and mild gastrointestinal upset—especially at higher doses.
In one trial, roughly three in ten children taking a concentrated dose twice daily for two weeks reported belly pain. One case of a possible allergic skin reaction to a tart cherry blend has been reported.
Because safety data for concentrated supplement doses is limited, talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have a sensitive stomach or a known cherry allergy.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Use the medication checker on this page to run your specific prescriptions through if you'd like a closer look, and check in with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Tart Cherry Ultra Chewables may be worth a try if you're looking to support athletic recovery, since athletic performance is rated possibly effective. If you're taking it for another purpose—like cognitive function or muscle soreness—the evidence doesn't yet support its use.
Stomach upset is the main side effect to watch for. Chat with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you have a sensitive gut or any questions about how it fits your health picture.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 25, 2020.
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 Ultra Chewables Cherry Flavor, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nature's Way |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 763948158317 |
| Net contents | 90 Chewable Tablet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 212521 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Tablet Or Pill |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Tart Cherry Ultra Chewables Cherry Flavor by Nature's Way, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 4 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Added Sugars | 1 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Total Sugars | 1 Gram(s) | -- |
| Sour Cherry fruit concentrate | 1.2 Gram(s) | -- |
Other ingredients: Sorbitol, Mannitol, Natural flavors, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid
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Formula
Experience the benefits of delicious Tart Cherry Ultra Chewables Made with Whole Montmorency variety cherries (1,200 mg per serving) Provides powerful anthocyanins that protect the body from oxidative damage
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Safety sealed with printed inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.
If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.
Gluten free. No salt, yeast-derived ingredients, soy, dairy products, or artificial colors.
Formulation
Gluten free. No salt, yeast-derived ingredients, soy, dairy products, or artificial colors.
Vegetarian
Montmorency Cherry 1200 mg per serving Cherry flavored
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
General Statements
Nature's Way Since 1969
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommendation: Take 3 chewable tablets daily.
Seals/Symbols
Quality Global Sourcing Packed & Tested In the USA
Brand IP Statement(s)
2019 Nature's Way Brands, LLC
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Tart Cherry Ultra Chewables Cherry Flavor by Nature's Way label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Tart Cherry Ultra Chewables Cherry Flavor by Nature's Way
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size3 Chewable Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Sour Cherry fruit concentrate
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...
Sour Cherry fruit concentrate monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Sorbitol, Mannitol, Natural flavors, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Tart Cherry Ultra Chewables Cherry Flavor by Nature's Way Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry Ultra Chewables Cherry Flavor. 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 Ultra Chewables Cherry Flavor, from the product label.
Nature's Way
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- Nature's Way Brands, LLC (previously branded Enzymatic Therapy, LLC)
- City
- Green Bay
- State
- WI
- ZipCode
- 54311
- Phone Number
- 1-800-962-8873
- Web Address
- naturesway.com
Tart Cherry Ultra Chewables Cherry Flavor by Nature's Way: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Tart Cherry Ultra Chewables Cherry Flavor’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 Ultra Chewables Cherry Flavor'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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