What is tart cherry?
Tart cherry is a variety of cherry with a strong sour taste. It's rich in anthocyanins (the purple and red pigments also found in grapes and blueberries), which give it its deep red color.
It's a popular supplement for managing uric acid (a waste product your body makes; when too much builds up, crystals form in your joints and cause gout).
Tart cherry benefits: uric acid and gout
- Making less uric acid and flushing out more: It may help lower uric acid levels by reducing how much is made and boosting the pathway that clears it in urine.
- Swelling and pain: Its anthocyanins calm inflammation, which may help ease swelling and pain during a gout flare.
Who should consider it
- □ A checkup showed high uric acid
- □ You were told you don't need medication yet
- □ You've had gout once, or it runs in your family
- □ You often drink alcohol or eat a lot of meat
How to choose and take tart cherry
Bottom line: 1 capsule a day of a product made with CherryPURE, a researched ingredient.
- Check the ingredient name — See whether the label lists CherryPURE. It's an organic ingredient made by concentrating tart cherry 50 times, and the maker has its own studies on lowering uric acid and exercise performance.
- 1 capsule a day, consistently — Take it at the same time every day.
Some ingredients pair well with it.
| Ingredient | What it does |
|---|---|
| Celery seed extract | Helps flush out uric acid, sharing the job with tart cherry |
| Salacia | Often included in uric acid support products |
| Curcumin | Adds inflammation support |
Combinations
Works well with: celery-seed, salacia, Curcumin (Turmeric)
Frequently asked questions
Does tart cherry lower uric acid?
It may help lower levels by reducing how much uric acid is made and helping clear it out. But research is limited, so it can't replace medication.
How many tart cherry capsules should I take a day?
1 capsule a day is enough for CherryPURE products. The amount varies by product, so follow the daily serving on the label.
Can I take tart cherry with gout medication?
Many people take it together as support. But don't lower or stop your gout medication without talking to your doctor.
Can I drink tart cherry juice instead?
Juice can be high in sugar. If your goal is managing uric acid, capsules made with a researched concentrated ingredient make it easier to get the right amount.
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Last updated 2026-10-12