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Acai Berry Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Gaia Herbs Single Herbs

Acai Berry label
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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Acai Berry is a dietary supplement by Gaia Herbs Single Herbs 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. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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Check Your Meds Against Acai Berry by Gaia Herbs Single Herbs

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Acai Berry by Gaia Herbs Single Herbs

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 11, 2026

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: acai berry. Acai is a South American palm fruit often used in supplements and foods.

The capsule also holds vegetable glycerin and vegetable cellulose, which are inactive ingredients that help form and fill out the capsule.

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 doesn't yet establish that it works for aging skin, athletic performance, erectile dysfunction, high cholesterol, or weight loss. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for any of these uses.

If you're thinking about acai for one of these reasons, the science isn't there yet to back it up.

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 you eat it as a food, but we don't have good data on concentrated supplement forms at higher doses — that's just not been studied well. There isn't enough safety information on acai supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so caution is advised if you're pregnant or nursing.

Talk with your pharmacist or doctor about whether this is the right choice for you right now.

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 diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs), check with your pharmacist before adding acai. The supplement may raise or lower your blood glucose and could interfere with how well your medication works.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

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 as a food is eaten without much trouble, but as a concentrated supplement we have gaps in the safety picture — especially in pregnancy and at high doses. If you take diabetes medications, you'll want to check in before starting.

A quick conversation with your pharmacist can help you decide if it fits your health plan.

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 Jun 25, 2012.

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 Gaia Herbs Single Herbs
Barcode (UPC) 751063996563
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Liquid Phyto-Cap(s)(TM)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2012
DSLD ID 9862
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) 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 Gaia Herbs Single Herbs, 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
30
UPC/BARCODE
751063996563
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories6 {Calories}--
Acai1200 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Vegetable Cellulose

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use Take 1 capsule 2 times daily.

Use only as directed on label.

Precautions

Not to be used during pregnancy or lactation.

Keep away from children.

If you have a medical condition or take pharmaceutical drugs, please consult with your doctor before using this product.

Safety sealed for your protection.

General Statements

Natural separation may occur. This does not affect product quality.

The Gaia Difference

Potent antioxidant support*

BEST BY

Brand IP Statement(s)

High potency, easy absorption Alcohol-free, Liquid Phyto-Caps(TM) U.S. Patent No. 6,238,696 B1

meetyourherbs(TM) Enter ID # at GaiaHerbs.com

Formula

100% vegetarian, dairy free, no gluten-containing ingredients Plant-derived capsule

Acai

Formulation

Laboratory tested for purity Free of heavy-metal toxicity

FDA Statement of Identity

DIETARY SUPPLEMENT

FDA Disclaimer Statement

*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

General

[03] 1009-0210

Storage

Keep bottle capped at all times and store in a cool dry place.

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See for yourself

Acai Berry by Gaia Herbs Single Herbs label

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Acai Berry label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Acai Berry by Gaia Herbs Single Herbs

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 container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Acai

Interacts with
86 drugs
1200 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 monograph & interactions

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

Interaction report

Acai Berry by Gaia Herbs Single Herbs Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Acai 86

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

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.

Acai1 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
Acai full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Gaia Herbs Single Herbs

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Name
Gaia Herbs, Inc.
Street Address
101 Gaia Herbs Dr.
City
Brevard
State
NC
ZipCode
28712
Web Address
GaiaHerbs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Acai Berry by Gaia Herbs Single Herbs: Common Questions

Does Acai Berry by Gaia Herbs Single Herbs 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 work for weight loss or high cholesterol?
The evidence isn't established yet. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate acai for weight loss, high cholesterol, or several other uses people often try it for. Your pharmacist can point you toward supplements or approaches with stronger science behind them.
Is acai safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data on acai supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding — concentrated supplements just haven't been studied that way. Talk with your pharmacist or doctor for personalized advice before you take it.
What are the side effects?
We don't have adverse effects documented for acai in our data. That said, acai as a food is generally well tolerated, but high-dose supplement effects haven't been well studied yet.
Is acai the same whether I eat it as a food or take it as a supplement?
Not quite. Acai as a food is generally fine and well tolerated. Concentrated supplements are a different story — safety and effects at higher doses just haven't been studied the way we'd like.
I take diabetes medication. Can I still take this?
You'll want to check with your pharmacist first. Acai may interfere with blood sugar control, raising or lowering your fasting glucose and potentially working against your medication. A quick conversation can help you figure out if it's safe for you.

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The Full Monographs Behind Acai Berry’s Ingredients

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

Herb & supplement monograph

Acai

Interacts with 86 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 lacking for the bold health claims often atta...

Read the full Acai monograph →
Sources

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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