BOTANICALS
Tart cherry (extract 4:1)
Tart cherry supports muscle recovery after exercise and restful sleep.
Also known as: Montmorency cherry, sour cherry, Prunus cerasus, Tart cherry extract 4:1
At a glance
- Form
- Tart cherry extract 4:1
- Category
- Botanicals
- In an apiece formula
- 500 mg a day (you can change it)
- Studied for
- Muscle & recovery*
What the research says
In pooled trials, tart cherry helped strength and power recover and slightly reduced soreness after hard exercise.*
systematic review and meta-analysis · 14 studies · Hill JA, Int J Sport Nutr Exerc Metab 2021. Read the study on PubMed
Who should be careful
Our safety rules leave tart cherry out of a formula, or keep the amount lower, with:
Medicines and supplements
- Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills
- Radiation therapy
- Cancer immunotherapy
Life stage
- Pregnancy
- Breastfeeding
- Trying to conceive
Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition.
From the Journal
- Which supplements help you sleep? What the research shows
Magnesium, L-theanine, melatonin, saffron, glycine and tart cherry: what the trials found, the doses studied, and when poor sleep is a reason to see a doctor instead.
Questions
How much tart cherry a day?
apiece formulas usually include 500 mg a day.
What is tart cherry used for?
Tart cherry supports muscle recovery after exercise and restful sleep. In apiece it is part of formulas for Muscle & recovery.*
Who should be careful with tart cherry?
apiece’s safety rules leave it out or limit it with: Chemotherapy or targeted cancer pills; Radiation therapy; Cancer immunotherapy; Pregnancy; Breastfeeding; Trying to conceive. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if any apply to you.
Can I get tart cherry in a personalized supplement?
Yes. apiece builds one daily blend around your goals and, if you have them, your lab results. Tart cherry can be part of it at the amount listed, with every ingredient shown and never more than 10 capsules a day.
*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. This page is general information, not medical advice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or have a health condition. Updated 2026-10-21.