Acai Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbal Terra
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
Acai is a dietary supplement by Herbal Terra 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 certified organic Acai freeze dried berry liquid extract. 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 Herbal Terra
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: certified organic acai freeze-dried berry liquid extract. Acai is a small purple fruit from South America that's been used traditionally and is also eaten as a food.
The extract here is concentrated, meaning the berry's compounds have been condensed into liquid form. The product also contains menstruum as an inactive ingredient—a liquid used to extract and preserve the acai compound.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence on acai for its commonly claimed uses isn't established enough to rate. The facts we hold show insufficient reliable evidence for aging skin, athletic performance, erectile dysfunction, high cholesterol, and obesity.
That doesn't mean acai doesn't work for these purposes—it means the clinical research backing those claims isn't solid enough yet in our data.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Acai is generally well tolerated as a food, but supplement quality and the effects of high doses haven't been well studied. There isn't enough safety information on concentrated acai supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so caution is advised if you're pregnant or nursing—talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take antidiabetes drugs or any medication to control blood sugar, check your specific medications with the interaction tool on this page before you start. Acai may change how your blood sugar levels behave, which could affect how well your 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.
If you eat acai as a food, it's been used safely for a long time. If you're taking this concentrated supplement and you manage your blood sugar with medication, you'll want to check with your pharmacist first.
There's limited evidence for acai's other claimed benefits, so know what you're looking for.
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 Sep 25, 2020.
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, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbal Terra |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 7429523060002 |
| Net contents | 4 Fluid Ounce(s); 120 mL |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Sep 25, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 234510 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Liquid |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Acai by Herbal Terra, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| certified organic Acai freeze dried berry liquid extract | 970 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Menstruum
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Formulation
Origin of plant material: Brazil.
Manufactured in the USA in an FDA registered facility
Alcohol free
Dried herb/menstruum ratio: 1:3 Expertly extracted Laboratory tested 330 mg/1 mL Premium product Alcohol-free liquid herbal extract
Non GMO
No artificial ingredients, GMO, gluten, color additives, fillers, preservatives or binders. Natural Gluten Free
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Direction Shake well before use. Adults take up to 30 drops (1 mL, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 3-4 fl. oz of juice or water up to 4 times a day. We recommend to seek expert medical advice before taking this or any other herbal supplements.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Notice This product has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Caution May have contraindications.
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredients.
Consult a physician before using during pregnancy, if nursing, or if you are on any medications.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry, dark place.
Formula
Euterpe oleracea
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Made in USA Made in an FDA registered facility Natural Gluten Free
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Acai by Herbal Terra label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Acai by Herbal Terra
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 mL Dosage formLiquid Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.
Certified organic Acai freeze dried berry liquid extract
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...
Certified organic Acai freeze dried berry liquid extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Menstruum. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Acai by Herbal Terra Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Herbal Terra's Acai liquid extract has documented interactions with antidiabetes drugs (medications that lower blood sugar).
The concern here is moderate: preliminary research in healthy adults shows that acai may push fasting blood glucose (your blood sugar level when you haven't eaten) up or down, which could interfere with how well your diabetes medication works.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Altogether, these interactions span 85 individual medications.
If you take any medication to manage blood sugar—whether insulin, metformin, sulfonylureas, or other diabetes drugs—run them through the interaction checker below before starting this product. Your pharmacist or doctor can tell you whether it's safe to use together or if you need to adjust timing or monitoring.
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Go to the checkerIngredients driving the most interactions
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. certified organic Acai freeze dried berry liquid extract
Metformin XrGlucophage XR
How Metformin Xr interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Metformin Xr interactionMetformin, LinagliptinJentadueto
How Metformin, Linagliptin interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Metformin, Linagliptin interactionMetformin, RosiglitazoneAvandamet
How Metformin, Rosiglitazone interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Metformin, Rosiglitazone interactionMetformin, SitagliptinJanumet, Janumet XR
How Metformin, Sitagliptin interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Metformin, Sitagliptin interactionMiglitolGlyset
How Miglitol interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Miglitol interactionMuraglitazarPargluva
How Muraglitazar interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Muraglitazar interactionNateglinideStarlix
How Nateglinide interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Nateglinide interactionPioglitazoneActos
How Pioglitazone interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Pioglitazone interactionPramlintideSymlin
How Pramlintide interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Pramlintide interactionRepaglinideGlucoNorm, Prandin
How Repaglinide interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Repaglinide interactionRosiglitazone MaleateAvandia
How Rosiglitazone Maleate interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Rosiglitazone Maleate interactionSaxagliptinOnglyza
How Saxagliptin interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Saxagliptin interactionSaxagliptin, Metformin XrKombiglyze
How Saxagliptin, Metformin Xr interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Saxagliptin, Metformin Xr interactionSemaglutideOzempic, Rybelsus, Wegovy
How Semaglutide interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Semaglutide interactionSimvastatin, SitagliptinJuvisync
How Simvastatin, Sitagliptin interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Simvastatin, Sitagliptin interactionSitagliptinJanuvia, Zituvio
How Sitagliptin interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Sitagliptin interactionSitagliptin, MetforminZituvimet
How Sitagliptin, Metformin interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Sitagliptin, Metformin interactionSotagliflozinInpefa
How Sotagliflozin interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Sotagliflozin interactionTirzepatideMounjaro, Zepbound
How Tirzepatide interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Tirzepatide interactionTobutamideMobenol
How Tobutamide interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Tobutamide interactionTolazamideTolinase
How Tolazamide interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Tolazamide interactionTolbutamideOrinase
How Tolbutamide interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Tolbutamide interactionTroglitazoneRezulin
How Troglitazone interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Troglitazone interactionVildagliptinGalvus
How Vildagliptin interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Vildagliptin interactionPioglitazone, MetforminActoPlus Met
How Pioglitazone, Metformin interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Pioglitazone, Metformin interactionRosiglitazone, GlimepirideAvandaryl
How Rosiglitazone, Glimepiride interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Certified Organic Acai Freeze Dried Berry Liquid Extract + Rosiglitazone, Glimepiride interactionEach 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.
certified organic Acai freeze dried berry liquid extract
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, from the product label.
Acai by Herbal Terra: Common Questions
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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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
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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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