Acai Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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 Rexall Sundown Naturalist 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 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 Rexall Sundown Naturalist
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: acai extract. Acai is a berry that's been studied for a range of claims, from skin health to athletic performance to heart health.
The supplement also includes several inactive ingredients (soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, yellow beeswax, and soy lecithin) that serve as the capsule and carrier.
Does it work?
No specific claim
The evidence for acai extract doesn't yet support its use for any of the conditions people typically take it for. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate its effectiveness for aging skin, athletic performance, erectile dysfunction, high cholesterol, or obesity.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the research isn't there yet to say either way.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Acai as a whole food is generally well tolerated, but concentrated supplements like this one haven't been thoroughly studied for safety. We don't have enough data on high doses or long-term use.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, caution is advised because acai supplements haven't been adequately studied in these situations — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
If you take any diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs), double-check with your pharmacist before adding this product. Acai may interfere with blood sugar control.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula marketed for general wellness rather than one specific gradeable purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.
If you're curious about acai for general wellness and don't take diabetes medications, there's no major red flag here. But if you're on diabetes medication, check with your pharmacist first — acai could affect your blood sugar control.
Because the evidence for what acai actually does is still limited, manage your expectations.
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 Oct 25, 2013.
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 | Rexall Sundown Naturalist |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 030768199654 |
| Net contents | 60 Rapid Release Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Oct 25, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 26120 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Softgel Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Acai by Rexall Sundown Naturalist, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Acai extract | 50 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, Soy Lecithin, Contains <2% of
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General
Prod. No. 50225 01B B19965 KAA
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 Statements
Quality Guaranteed Lab Tested Laboratory tested to meet strict quality control standards for potency, purity and disintegration. 100% Quality Guaranteed.
ACTUAL SIZE
IMPORTANT FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW Brazillian Acai provides natural flavonoids and antioxidants for health and vitality.* Antioxidants help protect against free radicals that can lead to the premature aging of cells.* Rapid release softgels ensure that the active ingredients of this unique superfood are released quickly into the digestive system for optimum benefit.
Natural Antioxidants and Flavonoids
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Precautions
WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
TAMPER RESISTANT: DO NOT USE IF SEAL UNDER CAP IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
DIRECTIONS: FOR ADULTS TAKE TWO (2) SOFTGELS TWICE DAILY, PREFERABLY WITH MEALS.
Formulation
No yeast, wheat, gluten, milk or milk derivatives, lactose, sugar, preservatives, artificial flavor, sodium.
Storage
STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND AVOID EXCESSIVE HEAT.
Brand IP Statement(s)
(c)2011
Formula
1000 mg EQUIVALENT PER SERVING
Seals/Symbols
QUALITY ASSURANCE LABORATORY TESTED 100%
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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Acai by Rexall Sundown Naturalist 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 Rexall Sundown Naturalist
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Softgel(s) Dosage formSoftgel Capsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Acai 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...
Acai extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Soy Lecithin, Contains <2% of. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Acai by Rexall Sundown Naturalist Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Rexall Sundown Naturalist Acai has one documented interaction to watch for.
The acai extract in this product may interfere with blood sugar control if you're taking diabetes medications (antidiabetes drugs). Preliminary research shows that acai can raise or lower fasting blood glucose levels, so there's a real possibility it could work against your diabetes medication and make your blood sugar harder to manage.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
This is a Moderate-severity interaction, which means it's worth discussing with your doctor or pharmacist before you start, especially if your blood sugar is already tricky to control. Run your exact diabetes medications through the medication checker on this page to see if any are flagged.
Check your own medications below · Editorial policy · How we use AI
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Ask about interactions with your drugs in plain English — “Can I take it with lisinopril?” — and we find you the answer in seconds, ingredient by ingredient.
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. Acai extract
GlucoseIV Glucose
How Glucose interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Glucose interactionGlyburideAlbert Glyburide, Diabeta, Glycron, Glynase, Glynase PresTab, Micronase +1 more
How Glyburide interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Glyburide interactionGlyburide, MetforminGlucovance
How Glyburide, Metformin interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Glyburide, Metformin interactionInhaled InsulinExubera
How Inhaled Insulin interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Inhaled Insulin interactionInsulinNovoRapid Insulin
How Insulin interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin interactionInsulin (bovine)Hypurin Bovine Neutral
How Insulin (bovine) interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin (bovine) interactionInsulin (human)Afrezza, Novolin 70/30, Novolin L, Novolin N, Novolin R
How Insulin (human) interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin (human) interactionInsulin (pork)Hypurin Porcine Neutral, Lente Iletin II, NPH Iletin, NPH Iletin II, Pork Actrapid, Regular Iletin +1 more
How Insulin (pork) interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin (pork) interactionInsulin (rdna)Actrapid, Humalog, Humalog Mix 75/25, Humulin 50/50, Humulin 70/30, Humulin L +8 more
How Insulin (rdna) interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin (rdna) interactionInsulin AspartFiasp
How Insulin Aspart interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin Aspart interactionInsulin Aspart, Insulin DegludecRyzodeg 70/30
How Insulin Aspart, Insulin Degludec interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin Aspart, Insulin Degludec interactionInsulin DegludecTresiba
How Insulin Degludec interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin Degludec interactionInsulin Degludec, LiraglutideXultophy 100/3.6
How Insulin Degludec, Liraglutide interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin Degludec, Liraglutide interactionInsulin GlargineBasaglar, Lusduna, Semglee
How Insulin Glargine interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin Glargine interactionInsulin Glargine (rdna)Lantus
How Insulin Glargine (rdna) interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin Glargine (rdna) interactionInsulin Glargine RecombinantToujeo Solostar
How Insulin Glargine Recombinant interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin Glargine Recombinant interactionInsulin Glargine, LixisenatideSoliqua 100/33
How Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide interactionInsulin Glulisine (rdna)Apidra
How Insulin Glulisine (rdna) interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin Glulisine (rdna) interactionInsulin Human, Sodium ChlorideMyxredlin
How Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride interactionInsulin LisproAdmelog, Admelog Solostar
How Insulin Lispro interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin Lispro interactionInsulin Lispro RecombinantHumalog Kwikpen
How Insulin Lispro Recombinant interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin Lispro Recombinant interactionInsulin Lispro-aabcLyumjev
How Insulin Lispro-aabc interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin Lispro-aabc interactionInsulin DetermirLevemir
How Insulin Determir interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Insulin Determir interactionLinagliptinTradjenta
How Linagliptin interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Linagliptin interactionLinagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideJentadueto XR
How Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionLiraglutideVictoza
How Liraglutide interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Liraglutide interactionLiraglutide RecombinantSaxenda
How Liraglutide Recombinant interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Liraglutide Recombinant interactionLixisenatideAdlyxin
How Lixisenatide interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Lixisenatide interactionMetforminGlucophage, Metformin
How Metformin interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Metformin interactionMetformin HydrochlorideRiomet ER
How Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Acai ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Acai Extract + Metformin Hydrochloride 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.
Acai 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.
Rexall Sundown Naturalist
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- Rexall Sundown, Inc.
- City
- Boca Raton
- State
- FL
- ZipCode
- 33487
- Phone Number
- 1-888-848-2435
Acai by Rexall Sundown Naturalist: Common Questions
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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.
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.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- 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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