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Dietary supplement

Acai Berry Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Emerald Labs

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

Acai Berry is a dietary supplement by Emerald Labs 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, Freeze-Dried, Powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Acai Berry by Emerald Labs

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 one active ingredient: freeze-dried acai powder. The capsule itself is made from vegetable material.

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 on the label claims—aging skin, athletic performance, erectile dysfunction, high cholesterol, and weight—is insufficient. We don't have reliable research showing it works for any of these uses.

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 as a food is generally well tolerated. As a concentrated supplement, though, the safety picture is less clear—high-dose effects haven't been well studied.

There isn't enough safety data on acai supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so caution is advised if you're pregnant or nursing. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for your situation.

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.

Check your antidiabetes medications before you start. Acai may raise or lower blood glucose, which could change how well your diabetes drug 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 is mostly known as a food, and it's gentle when you eat it that way. If you take antidiabetes drugs, you'll want to check with your pharmacist first—acai may affect your blood sugar control.

The evidence for the claims on the label isn't solid yet.

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 Feb 22, 2024.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand Emerald Labs
Barcode (UPC) 743650001804
Net contents 60 Vegetable Cap(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 22, 2024
DSLD ID 302533
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Acai Berry by Emerald Labs, 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:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
743650001804
IngredientAmount% DV
Acai, Freeze-Dried, Powder1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Emerald Labs The Additive-Free Company

Copyright 2021 Emerald Labs, Inc.

General Statements

Doctor-Formulated

Emerald Labs is family owned and operated since our beginnings in 1996.

Formulation

Freeze-Dried Fresh

Clinical Potency

Made with Non-GMO Ingredients No Magnesium Stearate Gluten-Free

Vegan Formula

This product is free of: Corn, milk, salt, yeast, soy, added sugar, wheat, artificial flavors and preservatives.

We are committed to providing your family with additive-free formulas and superior nutrient forms in therapeutic amounts.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Adults, take two (2) capsules daily or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal on cap or printed inner seal is missing or broken.

Consult a physician if pregnant, lactating, currently on prescription medication or diagnosed with a medical condition.

Product is manufactured in a facility that processes milk, egg, soy, tree nuts, fish and shellfish.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Formula

Acai Berry is touted as a superfood containing a variety of nutrients including antioxidants, omega-3's and 6's, calcium, phosphorous and B vitamins.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

See for yourself

Acai Berry by Emerald Labs label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Acai Berry by Emerald Labs

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Acai, Freeze-Dried, Powder

Interacts with
86 drugs
1000 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, Freeze-Dried, Powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Acai Berry by Emerald Labs Drug Interactions

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86Drugs
86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Acai Berry 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, Freeze-Dried, Powder1 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, from the product label.

Emerald Labs

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Name
Emerald Labs
Street Address
20600 Belshaw Ave.
City
Carson
State
CA
ZipCode
90746
Phone Number
800-436-4366
Web Address
www.emeraldlabs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Acai Berry by Emerald Labs: Common Questions

Does Acai Berry by Emerald Labs interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Acai Berry 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 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 help with weight loss or high cholesterol?
The evidence isn't established. The label lists these uses, but we don't have reliable research showing acai works for either one.
Is acai safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data on acai supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Are there any side effects I should know about?
Acai as a food is generally well tolerated. As a concentrated supplement, the effects of higher doses haven't been well studied, so keep an eye on how you feel and report anything unusual to your pharmacist.
Why should I be careful if I take diabetes medication?
Preliminary research shows acai may raise or lower your blood glucose levels. That could interfere with how well your diabetes drug controls your blood sugar. Your pharmacist can help you decide if it's safe for you.
What's in this capsule besides acai?
The capsule itself is made from vegetable material. Acai is the only active ingredient.

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Sources & How We Checked

Acai Berry'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

See these in context on the Acai monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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