Piping Rock Ultra Tart Cherry Extract | equivalent to 1,200 mg | 100 Capsules

Piping Rock Ultra Tart Cherry Extract delivers the equivalent of 1,200 mg of tart cherry fruit in every capsule, in a bottle of 100 Quick Release Capsules. Each capsule contains 120 mg of a concentrated 10:1 extract of Prunus cerasus, a fruit naturally rich in anthocyanin antioxidants. It is made for people dealing with high uric acid or gout flare-ups, for those with joint and muscle soreness after activity, and for anyone struggling with restless, broken sleep. Rather than just masking discomfort, tart cherry works on what sits underneath it: chronic inflammation, oxidative stress and uric acid buildup. That cycle is usually fueled by a diet high in sugar and fructose, insulin resistance and poor sleep.

What Is Tart Cherry?

Tart cherry, also called sour cherry, is the fruit of Prunus cerasus. It is a different species from the sweet cherries most people snack on. Its deep red color and sharp taste come from a high concentration of polyphenols, especially anthocyanins, the pigments responsible for that color. Tart cherries also naturally contain other flavonoids and small amounts of melatonin. In this product, the fruit is concentrated into a 10:1 extract, meaning roughly 1 mg of extract corresponds to 10 mg of whole fruit. That is how 120 mg of extract per capsule equals 1,200 mg of tart cherry.

Benefits of Tart Cherry Extract

• Healthy uric acid balance: Tart cherry helps the kidneys clear uric acid and limits its crystallization in the joints, the process behind painful gout flares.
• Calms inflammation at the source: Anthocyanins quiet inflammatory pathways, easing the swelling and morning stiffness that come with chronic inflammation.
• Joint comfort: With less inflammatory and oxidative stress around the joint, movement feels easier, whether you are climbing stairs or getting up after sitting for a long time.
• Faster muscle recovery: Tart cherry reduces oxidative damage to muscle fibers after exercise, so delayed soreness eases and you bounce back sooner.
• Deeper, more regular sleep: Naturally present melatonin and supporting compounds help set the body clock, so you wake up feeling more rested.
• Antioxidant protection: Polyphenols neutralize the free radicals that build up with stress, poor sleep and processed food, protecting cells and blood vessel walls.
• Heart and circulation support: Lower inflammation and oxidative stress support flexible blood vessels and healthy circulation overall.

How Tart Cherry Works in the Body

Uric acid is the end product of purine breakdown in the liver. In everyday life, though, its biggest driver is not meat alone. It is fructose, whether from added sugar, corn syrup or juice, along with alcohol. The liver processes fructose in a way that drains cellular energy stores and generates uric acid directly. Insulin resistance makes this worse, because chronically high insulin reduces the kidneys' ability to excrete uric acid. Once uric acid passes a certain level, it forms needle-like crystals in the joints, which trigger the immune system and set off acute inflammation.

Tart cherry steps in at several points. Its anthocyanins support uric acid excretion through the kidneys. They also inhibit the enzymes that produce inflammatory messengers, acting in a direction similar to some common pain relievers but from a food source. At the same time, they work as antioxidants, limiting the cell damage that keeps inflammation going. The sleep effect comes from the fruit's natural melatonin and its support for tryptophan availability, the building block of serotonin and melatonin. Better sleep in turn lowers cortisol and improves insulin sensitivity, which helps break the loop between poor sleep, inflammation and blood sugar swings.

Everyday factors shape how much you get from it:

• What helps: Drinking enough water and cutting back on sugar, fructose and alcohol make a real difference. Vitamin C from vegetables and fruit also helps, since it supports uric acid excretion and works alongside polyphenols. So do meals lower in refined carbs, which improve insulin sensitivity.
• What works against it: Heavy intake of juice and soda, dehydration, chronic stress with elevated cortisol, and late nights all reduce the benefit. Some medications, such as diuretics, are also known to raise uric acid.

What Sets This Formula Apart

Piping Rock uses a 10:1 concentrated extract rather than raw fruit powder. Each capsule delivers the equivalent of 1,200 mg of tart cherry, or 2,400 mg per two capsules, without the high natural sugar load of cherry juice. That matters for anyone watching blood sugar and uric acid, since drinking enough juice to match this amount adds a fructose load that works against the goal. The Quick Release Capsules are designed to break down quickly. The other ingredients are minimal: Rice Powder, Gelatin Capsule, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate and Silica. Because the capsule shell is gelatin, this product is not suitable for vegetarians.

Who Is This Product For?

• People with elevated uric acid or a history of gout flares who want nutritional support for healthy levels.
• Anyone dealing with joint stiffness and discomfort linked to inflammation.
• Athletes and people who train hard and experience post-workout muscle soreness.
• Those with broken sleep or trouble falling asleep who prefer a food-based option.
• People with high-stress lifestyles or diets low in colorful fruits and vegetables who need antioxidant support.
• Anyone who wants the benefits of tart cherry without the sugar in tart cherry juice.

How to Use

For adults, take 2 quick release capsules daily, preferably with a meal. You can take both together or split them across two meals. If you are using it to support sleep, taking one or both capsules with dinner tends to work well. Drink plenty of water throughout the day to help the kidneys clear uric acid. Results improve further when the supplement is paired with less sugar, fewer sweetened drinks and less alcohol.

Product Details

• Active ingredient: Tart Cherry (Prunus cerasus) (fruit).
• Per capsule: 120 mg of 10:1 extract, equivalent to 1,200 mg of tart cherry.
• Per 2 capsules: 240 mg of 10:1 extract, equivalent to 2,400 mg of tart cherry.
• Form: Quick Release Capsules with a gelatin shell.
• Other ingredients: Rice Powder, Gelatin Capsule, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate, Silica.
• Count: 100 capsules.
• Brand: Piping Rock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is tart cherry good for gout and uric acid?

Yes. Tart cherry is one of the best-known food-based options for supporting healthy uric acid levels. It helps the kidneys excrete uric acid and calms the inflammation its crystals cause in the joints. It works best alongside addressing the root cause: less fructose, sugar and alcohol, better insulin sensitivity and good hydration.

What does "equivalent to 1,200 mg" mean?

Each capsule contains 120 mg of a 10:1 concentrated extract, which corresponds to 1,200 mg of tart cherry fruit. Taking the recommended two capsules daily gives the equivalent of 2,400 mg.

Does tart cherry help with sleep?

Tart cherry naturally contains melatonin and compounds that support its pathway, which is why many people use it to support deeper, more regular sleep. Because it comes from a food source, it is a gentle option for those who prefer not to take melatonin directly. Taking it with dinner works well.

Are these capsules vegetarian?

No. The capsule shell is made of gelatin, so this product is not suitable for vegetarians.

Caution

Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, nursing or taking ongoing medication.