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Dietary supplement

Acai Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Spring Valley

Softgel Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

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.

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.

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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 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
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
General wellness

This Acai product is marketed for general wellness, not a specific health condition, so there's no single claim to grade — see Acai's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets general wellness (“Antioxidant support”), not a specific health condition, so there is no single claim to grade against clinical-evidence data.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

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

At a glance

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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Acai by Spring Valley, 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:
2 Softgel(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Softgel(s)
Servings per container
100
UPC/BARCODE
681131071611
IngredientAmount% DV
Calories10 Calorie(s)--
Calories from Fat10 Calorie(s)--
Total Fat1 Gram(s)2%
Acai extract50 mg--

Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, yellow Beeswax, Contains <2% of:

Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.

Label statements
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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)

See for yourself

Acai by Spring Valley label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

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 with
86 drugs
50 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 extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Glycerin, Yellow Beeswax, Contains <2% of:. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Acai by Spring Valley Drug Interactions

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86Drugs
86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

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 extract1 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
The maker

Brand information

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

Spring Valley

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Name
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
City
Bentonville
State
AR
ZipCode
72716
Phone Number
1-866-251-1662
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Acai by Spring Valley: Common Questions

Does Acai by Spring Valley 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 really work for anti-aging or weight loss?
The clinical evidence we have doesn't support either use yet. Acai is rated as having insufficient reliable evidence for both aging skin and obesity, so we can't say it works for those purposes based on the data available.
Is acai safe if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information on concentrated acai supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Since the data isn't there to say either way, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you're pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant.
What should I know about side effects?
Acai is generally well tolerated as a food. As a concentrated supplement, though, high-dose effects haven't been well studied, so we don't have detailed information on potential side effects at supplement doses.
Are there any fillers in this product?
Besides the acai extract, the capsule contains soybean oil, gelatin, glycerin, and yellow beeswax. These are inactive ingredients that make up the softgel itself.
Can I take acai if I'm on diabetes medication?
That's something to check with your pharmacist first. Preliminary research shows acai may raise or lower fasting blood sugar levels, which could interfere with your diabetes medication. Use the search tool on this page to check your specific drug, or ask your pharmacist or doctor before starting.

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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.

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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