Acai Berry Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Emerald Labs
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Acai Berry against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
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.
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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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: freeze-dried acai powder. The capsule itself is made from vegetable material.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
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.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
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.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check your antidiabetes medications before you start. Acai may raise or lower blood glucose, which could change how well your diabetes drug works.
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
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 |
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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
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Acai, Freeze-Dried, Powder | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule
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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.
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Acai Berry by Emerald Labs label
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View the full label (PDF)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 with86 drugs
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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Acai Berry by Emerald Labs Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Acai Berry by Emerald Labs interacts with antidiabetes drugs (medications that lower blood sugar).
The concern is moderate: preliminary research shows acai may raise or lower fasting blood glucose levels, which could potentially interfere with how well your diabetes medication works and throw off your blood sugar control.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
If you take insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or any other antidiabetes drug, check your exact medications with the tool on this page before you start acai. Altogether, these interactions span 86 individual medications.
Your pharmacist or doctor can help you figure out whether acai is right for you, or if you need to monitor your blood sugar more closely while taking it.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Acai Berry interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Acai Berry interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Acai, Freeze-Dried, Powder
AcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Acarbose interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Acetohexamide interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Albiglutide interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAntidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) InhibitorGlyxambi
How Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Antidiabetes, Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 (dpp-iv) Inhibitor interactionCanagliflozinInvokana
How Canagliflozin interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Canagliflozin interactionCanagliflozin, MetforminInvokamet
How Canagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Canagliflozin, Metformin interactionCanagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideInvokamet XR
How Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Canagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionChlorpropamideChlorpropam, Diabinese
How Chlorpropamide interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Chlorpropamide interactionDapagliflozinFarxiga
How Dapagliflozin interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Dapagliflozin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, MetforminXigduo XR
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Metformin interactionDapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQtern
How Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Dapagliflozin Propanediol, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin HydrochlorideQternmet XR
How Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Dapagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride, Saxagliptin Hydrochloride interactionDasiglucagon HydrochlorideZegalogue
How Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Dasiglucagon Hydrochloride interactionDulaglutideTrulicity
How Dulaglutide interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Dulaglutide interactionEmpagliflozinJardiance
How Empagliflozin interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Empagliflozin interactionEmpagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideTrijardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Empagliflozin, Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEmpagliflozin, MetforminSynjardy
How Empagliflozin, Metformin interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Empagliflozin, Metformin interactionEmpagliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSynjardy XR
How Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Empagliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionErtugliflozinSteglatro
How Ertugliflozin interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Ertugliflozin interactionErtugliflozin, Metformin HydrochlorideSegluromet
How Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Ertugliflozin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionExenatideBydureon, Byetta
How Exenatide interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Exenatide interactionExenatide SyntheticBydureon BCISE
How Exenatide Synthetic interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Exenatide Synthetic interactionGliclazideDiamicron
How Gliclazide interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Gliclazide interactionGlimepirideAmaryl
How Glimepiride interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Glimepiride interactionGlipizideGlucotrol, Glucotrol XL
How Glipizide interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Glipizide interactionGlipizide, MetforminMetaglip
How Glipizide, Metformin interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Glipizide, Metformin interactionGlucagonBaqsimi, Glucagon
How Glucagon interacts with Acai Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai, Freeze-dried, PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai, Freeze-dried, Powder + Glucagon interactionEach 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, Powder
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.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Acai Berry, from the product label.
Emerald Labs
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- Emerald Labs
- Street Address
- 20600 Belshaw Ave.
- City
- Carson
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 90746
- Phone Number
- 800-436-4366
- Web Address
- www.emeraldlabs.com
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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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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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
- 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.
- 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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