CherryPure® (Montmorency Tart Cherry — Shoreline Fruit)

Prunus cerasus
Evidence Level
Moderate
1 Clinical Trial
3 Documented Benefits
3/5 Evidence Score

CherryPure® is a whole-fruit Montmorency tart cherry powder, rich in the anthocyanins that give the cherry its color and most of its benefits. Tart cherry is studied for easing exercise-induced muscle soreness, supporting recovery, lowering uric acid, and improving sleep through its natural melatonin content.

Studied Dose Often 480 mg of cherry powder per day, or the equivalent in juice concentrate.
Active Compound Montmorency tart cherry (Prunus cerasus) whole-fruit powder, rich in anthocyanins and other polyphenols, with naturally occurring melatonin.

Benefits

Exercise recovery

Tart cherry reduced markers of muscle damage and soreness and supported faster recovery after intense or endurance exercise in clinical studies.

Uric acid and joints

The anthocyanins in tart cherry help lower uric acid, which is relevant to joint comfort and gout-prone individuals.

Sleep support

Tart cherry contains natural melatonin and is studied for modestly improving sleep duration and quality.

Mechanism of action

1

Anti-inflammatory anthocyanins

Cherry anthocyanins lower inflammatory and oxidative-stress markers that drive post-exercise soreness and joint discomfort.

2

Melatonin and uric acid

Natural melatonin supports sleep timing, while the polyphenols reduce uric acid production and support its clearance.

Clinical trials

1
Tart Cherry and Exercise Recovery — RCT
PubMed

Randomized study of powdered Montmorency tart cherry supplementation on endurance exercise recovery. (Levers et al. 2016, Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition)

Active adults.

Tart cherry supplementation reduced markers of muscle damage and soreness and supported recovery after exercise versus placebo.

Side effects and drug interactions

Common Potential side effects

Generally well-tolerated as a food-based powder.
Mild digestive upset is uncommon.
Naturally contains sugars and melatonin; take the evening dose before bed.

Important Drug interactions

Sedatives — the natural melatonin may add to drowsiness.
Uric-acid or gout medication — tart cherry may complement; tell your doctor.
Blood thinners — high polyphenol intake may have a mild additive effect.

Frequently asked questions about CherryPure® (Montmorency Tart Cherry — Shoreline Fruit)

What is CherryPure?

CherryPure® is a whole-fruit Montmorency tart cherry powder, rich in the anthocyanins that give the cherry its color and most of its benefits. Tart cherry is studied for easing exercise-induced muscle soreness, supporting recovery, lowering uric acid, and improving sleep through its natural melatonin content.

What is CherryPure used for?

CherryPure is researched primarily for Muscle & Recovery, Athletic Performance, and Sleep Health. Tart cherry reduced markers of muscle damage and soreness and supported faster recovery after intense or endurance exercise in clinical studies.

What is the recommended dosage of CherryPure?

The clinically studied dose is Often 480 mg of cherry powder per day, or the equivalent in juice concentrate. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

Is CherryPure safe, and does it have side effects?

For most healthy adults, CherryPure is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated as a food-based powder. Mild digestive upset is uncommon. It may also interact with some medications. CherryPure is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Does CherryPure interact with any medications?

Possible interactions include: Sedatives — the natural melatonin may add to drowsiness. Uric-acid or gout medication — tart cherry may complement; tell your doctor. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

How strong is the scientific evidence for CherryPure?

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for CherryPure as Moderate (3 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.

References(1 citations)

Evidence ratings on NutraSmarts are based on the totality of human clinical research, with emphasis on randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. The references below directly support claims made throughout this page.

  1. Levers K, Dalton R, Galvan E, et al. Effects of powdered Montmorency tart cherry supplementation on an acute endurance exercise performance in aerobically trained individuals. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2016;13:22..PubMedUsed to support: RCT showing exercise recovery benefit.