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 Spring Valley 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 Spring Valley
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 traditionally used in foods and beverages, and here it's concentrated into a softgel capsule for supplement form.
The inactive ingredients include soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, and yellow beeswax.
Does it work?
No specific claim
The evidence for acai extract isn't established for the uses we have data on. The research we hold rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence for aging skin, athletic performance, erectile dysfunction, and high cholesterol.
That doesn't mean it doesn't work—it means the clinical evidence isn't there yet to say one way or the other.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Acai is generally well tolerated when you eat it as a food. As a concentrated supplement, though, high-dose effects haven't been well studied, so there's some uncertainty around long-term safety.
There isn't enough safety information on acai supplements in pregnancy or breastfeeding to know either way—talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you take this, check your medications if you're on any antidiabetes drugs (blood sugar medications). Acai may raise or lower your fasting blood sugar unpredictably, which could affect how well your medication works.
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.
Acai is a popular berry extract that's generally well tolerated as a food. If you're taking diabetes medication, you'll want to check with your pharmacist before starting this supplement, since it may affect your blood sugar control.
If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether it's right for you.
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 24, 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
General information
Key facts about Acai, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Spring Valley |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 681131071611 |
| Net contents | 200 Softgel(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jun 24, 2016 |
| DSLD ID | 62028 |
| 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 Spring Valley, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Calories from Fat | 10 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Fat | 1 Gram(s) | 2% |
| Acai extract | 50 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, Contains <2% of:
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Brand IP Statement(s)
Quality Guaranteed Spring Valley products are produced under strict quality guidelines, If you are unhappy with this product, we'll replace it or refund your money.
General
Item No. 57755 B19965W 02A 108234
General Statements
For your protection, do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Concentrated extract Antioxidant support Acai berry extract is a source of antioxidants.
Product of Switzerland
Freshness and potency guaranteed through.
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.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Formula
Contains: Soy ingredients.
NO: Gluten, Yeast, Wheat, Milk or Milk Derivatives, Lactose, Sugar, Preservatives, Artificial Flavor, Sodium (less than 5 mg per serving)
Precautions
Contains: Soy ingredients.
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use: Adults, take two softgels twice daily, preferably with a meal.
Store at room temperature 59(0)-86(0)C (15(0)-30(0)C). Keep bottle tightly closed.
Formulation
NO: Gluten, Yeast, Wheat, Milk or Milk Derivatives, Lactose, Sugar, Preservatives, Artificial Flavor, Sodium (less than 5 mg per serving)
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Acai by Spring Valley label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Acai by Spring Valley
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 container100 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, Contains <2% of:. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Acai by Spring Valley Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Spring Valley Acai extract has a documented interaction with antidiabetes drugs (medications that lower blood sugar).
Preliminary research in healthy adults suggests that acai may raise or lower fasting blood sugar levels unpredictably, which could interfere with your blood sugar control if you're taking diabetes medication.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
That's the main concern we have data on. Because acai's concentrated form hasn't been studied extensively, we can't rule out other interactions, but this is the one to watch.
Altogether, these interactions span 85 individual medications.
If you take any diabetes medication, run it through the search tool on this page before you start, and definitely talk to your pharmacist or doctor first.
Check your own medications below · Editorial policy · How we use AI
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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. 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.
Spring Valley
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- Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
- City
- Bentonville
- State
- AR
- ZipCode
- 72716
- Phone Number
- 1-866-251-1662
Acai by Spring Valley: 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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