Tart Cherry with CherryPURE Ingredients & Drug Interactions
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Tart Cherry with CherryPURE 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 with CherryPURE is a dietary supplement by Life Extension 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 with CherryPURE by Life Extension
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 contains one active ingredient: CherryPURE, a concentrated form of sour cherry. That's it — no other actives.
The capsule also holds cellulose and silica, which are inactive ingredients (binders and flow agents) that help hold the supplement together.
Does it work?
Moderate evidence
The evidence for tart cherry is mixed and depends on what you're hoping it'll do. It's rated possibly effective for athletic performance.
For exercise-induced muscle soreness, cognitive function, ADHD, exercise-induced respiratory infections, and fibromyalgia, the evidence isn't established well enough for us to rate it — meaning the science so far is too thin to say whether it works. If one of those is why you're interested, talk with your pharmacist about what the current research actually shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Tart cherry is generally well tolerated when you eat the whole fruit or drink the juice, but concentrated supplement forms like this one are less studied, so caution is advised. The most common side effects reported are abdominal pain, stomach upset, loose stools, and mild weakness.
In one clinical trial, about 29% of children taking tart cherry juice concentrate reported abdominal pain. One person reported a possible allergic skin reaction after drinking a tart cherry and apple juice blend.
If you have a sensitive stomach, start with a smaller dose and see how you feel.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for this ingredient. Still, run your medications through the checker on this page 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.
Consider this if you're curious about athletic performance support and tolerate tart cherry well. If you have a history of stomach upset or are pregnant or breastfeeding and want personalized reassurance, talk with your pharmacist — the safety data for concentrated forms during pregnancy and lactation is limited, though the whole fruit is considered likely safe.
No medication interactions are documented, but always double-check your exact drugs with our tool.
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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
General information
Key facts about Tart Cherry with CherryPURE, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Life Extension |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 737870202363 |
| Net contents | 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 24, 2025 |
| DSLD ID | 328723 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Tart Cherry with CherryPURE by Life Extension, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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General Statements
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Precautions
Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use.
Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: Take one (1) capsule once or twice daily, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Brand IP Statement(s)
CherryPure is a registered trademark of Shoreline Fruit, LLC.
Formulation
Gluten free Non GMO Le certified
Support for muscles and exercise recovery
Seals/Symbols
Non GMO Le certified
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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.
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Tart Cherry with CherryPURE by Life Extension label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Tart Cherry with CherryPURE by Life Extension
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
CherryPURE
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...
CherryPURE monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Tart Cherry with CherryPURE by Life Extension Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Tart Cherry with CherryPURE. 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 with CherryPURE, from the product label.
Life Extension
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- Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc.
- City
- Ft. Lauderdale
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33309
- Phone Number
- 1-866-280-2852
- Web Address
- LifeExtension.com
Tart Cherry with CherryPURE by Life Extension: Common Questions
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Tart Cherry with CherryPURE’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 with CherryPURE'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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