Active Acai Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by DR. Mercola Premium Supplements
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Active 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
Active Acai is a dietary supplement by DR. Mercola Premium Supplements 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 Organic 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 Active Acai by DR. Mercola Premium Supplements
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 has one active ingredient: organic acai powder. Acai is a berry native to South America, often used in supplements for its antioxidant content.
The capsule itself is an inactive ingredient (the outer shell that holds the powder).
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The data we hold shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate acai for aging skin, athletic performance, erectile dysfunction, or high cholesterol. In other words, we don't have solid research backing its use for any of these.
If you're considering this for one of those reasons, you'll want to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current science really supports.
How safe is it?
Some data gaps
Acai is generally well tolerated when eaten as a food, but supplement quality and the effects of high doses haven't been studied much. For pregnancy and breastfeeding, there isn't enough safety data on concentrated acai supplements — the research we have is on acai as a food, not as a concentrated pill.
If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this one. No adverse effects have been documented in the data we hold.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Before you start Active Acai, double-check any antidiabetes drugs you take — acai may interfere with blood sugar control. Use the medication checker on this page to verify your exact prescriptions.
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're looking to add acai to your routine, this product may be worth considering — it's generally well tolerated. If you take an antidiabetes drug, you'll need to check your specific medication before starting and watch your blood sugar.
Pregnant or breastfeeding? Chat with your pharmacist first, since we don't have enough safety data.
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 Aug 23, 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 Active Acai, straight from the product label.
| Brand | DR. Mercola Premium Supplements |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 813006011433 |
| Net contents | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Aug 23, 2013 |
| DSLD ID | 24869 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Active Acai by DR. Mercola Premium Supplements, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
SUGGESTED USE: As a dietary supplement for adults, take 2 capsules daily.
General Statements
From the banks of the Amazon River, we bring you the amazing acai, once the exclusive terrain of the indigenous people of that part of Brazil, for whom it was a regular staple. Widely regarded as one of the planet's most nutritious foods, acai berries boast one of the highest ORAC values of any fruit.
Active Acai is a freeze-dried powder which is carefully freeze-dried at nutrient preserving low temperatures within hours of harvesting.
Dr. Mercola has been providing quality product since 2001. To see more products, visit products.mercola.com
Certified Organic by QAI: Quality Assurance International (QAI) 9191 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92122
Seals/Symbols
QUALITY ASSURANCE INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED ORGANIC
Formula
Made With Organic Acai (1000 mg Per Serving)
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
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.
Storage
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE WITH LID TIGHTLY SEALED.
General
10039-v301
Precautions
Do not use if safety seal is broken.
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Active Acai by DR. Mercola Premium Supplements label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Active Acai by DR. Mercola Premium Supplements
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Organic Acai powder
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...
Organic Acai powder monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Active Acai by DR. Mercola Premium Supplements Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Active Acai by DR.
Mercola Premium Supplements contains organic acai powder, which does interact with one medication category we track. Acai may theoretically interfere with blood sugar control (glycemic control) if you take antidiabetes drugs — early research in healthy adults suggests it can raise or lower fasting blood glucose levels, making it harder to predict how your diabetes medication will work.
Altogether, these interactions span 86 individual medications.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Because acai's effect on blood sugar can go either direction, you'll want to check your specific antidiabetes medication through the tool on this page before you start. If you take any other prescription drugs, run them through the checker as well — we want to make sure you're covered.
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Go to the checkerIngredients driving the most interactions
Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Active Acai interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Active Acai interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Organic Acai powder
GlucoseIV Glucose
How Glucose interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Glucose interactionGlyburideAlbert Glyburide, Diabeta, Glycron, Glynase, Glynase PresTab, Micronase +1 more
How Glyburide interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Glyburide interactionGlyburide, MetforminGlucovance
How Glyburide, Metformin interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Glyburide, Metformin interactionInhaled InsulinExubera
How Inhaled Insulin interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Inhaled Insulin interactionInsulinNovoRapid Insulin
How Insulin interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin interactionInsulin (bovine)Hypurin Bovine Neutral
How Insulin (bovine) interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin (bovine) interactionInsulin (human)Afrezza, Novolin 70/30, Novolin L, Novolin N, Novolin R
How Insulin (human) interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + 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 Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + 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 Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin (rdna) interactionInsulin AspartFiasp
How Insulin Aspart interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin Aspart interactionInsulin Aspart, Insulin DegludecRyzodeg 70/30
How Insulin Aspart, Insulin Degludec interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin Aspart, Insulin Degludec interactionInsulin DegludecTresiba
How Insulin Degludec interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin Degludec interactionInsulin Degludec, LiraglutideXultophy 100/3.6
How Insulin Degludec, Liraglutide interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin Degludec, Liraglutide interactionInsulin GlargineBasaglar, Lusduna, Semglee
How Insulin Glargine interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin Glargine interactionInsulin Glargine (rdna)Lantus
How Insulin Glargine (rdna) interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin Glargine (rdna) interactionInsulin Glargine RecombinantToujeo Solostar
How Insulin Glargine Recombinant interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin Glargine Recombinant interactionInsulin Glargine, LixisenatideSoliqua 100/33
How Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin Glargine, Lixisenatide interactionInsulin Glulisine (rdna)Apidra
How Insulin Glulisine (rdna) interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin Glulisine (rdna) interactionInsulin Human, Sodium ChlorideMyxredlin
How Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin Human, Sodium Chloride interactionInsulin LisproAdmelog, Admelog Solostar
How Insulin Lispro interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin Lispro interactionInsulin Lispro RecombinantHumalog Kwikpen
How Insulin Lispro Recombinant interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin Lispro Recombinant interactionInsulin Lispro-aabcLyumjev
How Insulin Lispro-aabc interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin Lispro-aabc interactionInsulin DetermirLevemir
How Insulin Determir interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Insulin Determir interactionLinagliptinTradjenta
How Linagliptin interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Linagliptin interactionLinagliptin, Metformin HydrochlorideJentadueto XR
How Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Linagliptin, Metformin Hydrochloride interactionLiraglutideVictoza
How Liraglutide interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Liraglutide interactionLiraglutide RecombinantSaxenda
How Liraglutide Recombinant interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Liraglutide Recombinant interactionLixisenatideAdlyxin
How Lixisenatide interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Lixisenatide interactionMetforminGlucophage, Metformin
How Metformin interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Metformin interactionMetformin HydrochlorideRiomet ER
How Metformin Hydrochloride interacts with Active Acai — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Acai PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking acai with antidiabetes drugs might interfere with glycemic control.
Read the full Organic Acai Powder + Metformin Hydrochloride interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Active 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.
Organic Acai powder
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 Active Acai, from the product label.
DR. Mercola Premium Supplements
- Name
- Mercola Health Resources, LLC.
- Street Address
- 3615 Exchange Avenue
- City
- Aurora
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60504
- Phone Number
- (847) 252-4355
- Web Address
- www.mercola.com
Active Acai by DR. Mercola Premium Supplements: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Active Acai’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Active 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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