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Acai Berry 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Earth Wise Vitamins & Supplements

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Acai Berry 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Earth Wise Vitamins & Supplements with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for antioxidant support, weight loss, energy and vitality.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Acai 4:1 fruit extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Acai Berry 500 mg by Earth Wise Vitamins & Supplements

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains a single active ingredient: acai 4:1 fruit extract at 500 mg per capsule. The "4:1" means the extract is concentrated—four pounds of acai fruit are processed down to one pound of extract.

The capsule itself and the inactive ingredients (rice flour, magnesium stearate, and silica) are fillers and binders that help hold the supplement together.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Acai product and its label doesn't state a use — see Acai's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for acai isn't established for the uses listed in our data. We rate it as having insufficient reliable evidence for aging skin, athletic performance, erectile dysfunction, and high cholesterol.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work—it means the research we've reviewed hasn't backed it up yet for those claims.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Acai

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 0 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Acai is generally well tolerated when eaten as a food, but we don't have solid data on how safe concentrated supplements are, especially at high doses. There isn't enough safety information on acai supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so caution is advised if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing.

If either applies to you, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Acai

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Acai.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take any medication to control blood sugar—insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or any other antidiabetes drug—double-check with your pharmacist before adding this acai supplement. It may raise or lower your blood glucose, which could change how your medication works.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Acai Berry 500 mg is mostly a low-risk product—the main thing to watch is if you take diabetes medications. If you do, check with your pharmacist first.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning either, ask before you start. Otherwise, side effects aren't well documented in our data.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 25, 2011.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Acai Berry 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Earth Wise Vitamins & Supplements
Barcode (UPC) 812720017158
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 25, 2011
DSLD ID 2667
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Acai Berry 500 mg by Earth Wise Vitamins & Supplements, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
812720017158
IngredientAmount% DV
Acai 4:1 fruit extract500 mg--

Other ingredients: Capsule, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

DIRECTIONS: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) capsule, two (2) to three (3) times daily with meals or as directed by a health care professional.

Precautions

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.

DO NOT USE IF SAFETY SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Storage

Store in a cool dry place. Do not refrigerate.

Formula

4:1 Fruit Extract

General Statements

Acai (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is the berry from an Amazonian palm tree. It contains an interesting mix of nutrients and phytochemicals including anthocyanins – the pigments that give the ripe fruit its purple color. Anthocyanins are also potent antioxidants, and Acai fruit pulp has a very high antioxidant capacity. It has more antioxidant content than cranberry, raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, or blueberry.

GMP Compliant Manufacturing

MADE IN THE USA

Rich in nutrients* Powerful antioxidant*

Brand IP Statement(s)

Earth Wise(TM) fully guarantees the potency of this product through:

Formulation

CONTAINS N0: Gluten, sugar, salt, starch, yeast, corn, wheat, soy lactose, citrus, milk, egg, fish products, artificial coloring, flavoring, or preservatives.

General

No. 1715

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Acai Berry 500 mg by Earth Wise Vitamins & Supplements label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Acai Berry 500 mg by Earth Wise Vitamins & Supplements

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Acai 4:1 fruit extract

Interacts with
86 drugs
500 mg per serving

Acai is a nutritious Amazonian berry rich in antioxidants and healthy fats, and it is fine to enjoy as a food. However, strong human evidence is lacki...

Acai 4:1 fruit extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Capsule, Rice Flour, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Acai Berry 500 mg by Earth Wise Vitamins & Supplements Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Acai Berry 500 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Acai 4:1 fruit extract1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Preliminary clinical research in healthy adults has shown that taking acai may increase or decrease levels of fasting blood glucose.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Acai Berry 500 mg, from the product label.

Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Acai Berry 500 mg by Earth Wise Vitamins & Supplements: Common Questions

Does Acai Berry 500 mg by Earth Wise Vitamins & Supplements interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Acai Berry 500 mg has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Acai Berry 500 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Does acai actually do anything for weight loss or cholesterol?
The evidence we have doesn't support either claim yet. We rate acai as having insufficient reliable evidence for both obesity and high cholesterol, so we can't say whether it works for those purposes based on the research available.
Is this safe to take if I'm pregnant or nursing?
There isn't enough safety information on acai supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before using it if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing—they can weigh the risks and benefits for your situation.
What are the side effects?
Acai as a food is generally well tolerated, and we don't have reports of specific side effects from the supplement itself. That said, we don't have strong data on how safe concentrated supplements are at high doses, so caution is reasonable.
Can I take this with my diabetes medication?
That's the big one to check first. Acai may raise or lower your blood sugar, which could interfere with how your diabetes drug works. Ask your pharmacist before you start—they'll review your specific medication with you.
What is acai, and why is it a 4:1 extract?
Acai is a berry from a palm tree in South America. The 4:1 extract means it's concentrated—four pounds of the fresh fruit are processed down to one pound of extract to make the dose stronger per capsule.

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The Full Monographs Behind Acai Berry 500 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Acai Berry 500 mg'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.

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 2 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.

Acai 2 references
  1. Udani JK, Singh BB, Singh VJ, Barrett ML. Effects of acai (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) berry preparation on metabolic parameters in a healthy overweight population: a pilot study. Nutr J 2011;10:45.
  2. de Liz S, Cardoso AL, Copetti CLK, et al. Açaí (Euterpe oleracea Mart.) and juçara (Euterpe edulis Mart.) juices improved HDL-c levels and antioxidant defense of healthy adults in a 4-week randomized cross-over study. Clin Nutr. 2020;39(12):3629-3636. PubMed

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