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Acai Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Doctor's Best

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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 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 is a dietary supplement by Doctor's Best 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 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 by Doctor's Best

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: acai powder. Acai is a berry from a South American palm that's often promoted for general wellness.

The capsules also contain inactive ingredients—cellulose, silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate—which are standard binders and fillers.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: antioxidant support for cellular health.
  • We looked for evidence on: oxidative stress, general wellness, free radical damage.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

The evidence for acai isn't established in the data we hold. The claims made about it—aging skin, athletic performance, erectile dysfunction, high cholesterol, and weight loss—all carry a rating of insufficient reliable evidence.

That means studies haven't been strong enough or plentiful enough to confirm whether it works for any of these purposes.

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 concentrated supplements at high doses haven't been well studied. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, the safety data is limited.

The facts show that acai supplements in particular haven't been studied in pregnancy, so caution is advised if you're pregnant. There's also not enough safety information on acai supplements during breastfeeding, so talk with your pharmacist or doctor before using it if you're nursing.

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 lower your blood sugar (antidiabetes drugs), double-check with us before starting acai. It may raise or lower your blood glucose and interfere with your medication's effect.

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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 is a food-based supplement with limited evidence for the uses it's marketed for. If you take a blood sugar medication, check with us before adding this—acai may affect how well your diabetes drug works.

Otherwise, talk to your pharmacist about whether it makes sense for your situation.

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 May 22, 2016.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand Doctor's Best
Barcode (UPC) 753950001565
Net contents 120 Veggie Cap(s); 500 mg
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD May 22, 2016
DSLD ID 59767
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Acai by Doctor's Best, 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 Veggie Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Veggie Capsule(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
753950001565
IngredientAmount% DV
Acai powder500 mg--

Other ingredients: Modified Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate

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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.
General Statements

Ripe Acai fruits are harvested at their peak preserving the wholesome goodness of the entire fruit, including the important anthocyanins. This ensures that our Acai powder retains power, beneficial antioxidant properties, which serve to promote cellular health.*

A potent antioxidant that helps promote cellular health* Helps support overall well-being by fighting free-radicals free-radicals*

BENEFICIAL ANTIOXIDANT THAT HELPS MAINTAIN CELLULAR HEALTH*

Acai supports overall well-being by fighting free radicals that can affect the heart, joints, and immune system. Acai is a small purple berry from the Amazon Rainforest, found to be one of the most nutritious and powerful foods on the planet. It is a powderful antioxidant with natural flavonoids.

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 any disease.

General

YDRB156-2

Brand IP Statement(s)

Science-Based Nutrition

Seals/Symbols

Vegan

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Adult Use: Take 1 capsule daily, with or without food, or as recommended by a nutritionally-informed physician.

Formulation

Non-GMO / Gluten Free / Soy Free

/ Vegan

Storage

Store in a cool dry place.

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Acai by Doctor's Best label

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Acai label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Acai by Doctor's Best

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

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

Acai powder

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 powder monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Modified Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Acai by Doctor's Best Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Acai powder 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Acai interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Acai interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Acai powder

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Acai 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 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
Acai powder full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Doctor's Best

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Name
Doctor's Best, Inc.
State
California
Phone Number
(800) 777-2474
Web Address
www.drbvitamins.com
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Acai by Doctor's Best: Common Questions

Does Acai by Doctor's Best interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Acai 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 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 in our data. All the main claims about acai—weight loss, cholesterol, skin aging, athletic performance—are rated insufficient reliable evidence, meaning studies haven't been strong enough to confirm it works for any of them.
Is acai safe to take while pregnant or nursing?
There isn't enough safety data on acai supplements in pregnancy or during breastfeeding. If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your pharmacist or doctor before taking this—they can help you decide if it's right for you.
What is acai powder?
Acai is a berry from a South American palm tree that's concentrated and dried into powder form for this supplement. As a food it's generally well tolerated, but supplement quality and high-dose effects aren't well studied.
Can I take acai if I'm diabetic?
Check with your pharmacist first. Preliminary research suggests acai may raise or lower your fasting blood sugar, which could interfere with how well your diabetes medication works—that's a Moderate interaction concern.

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The Full Monographs Behind Acai’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'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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