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Certified Organic Acai Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Certified Organic Acai Powder 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Certified Organic Acai Powder is a dietary supplement by NOW 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 palmberry. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Certified Organic Acai Powder by NOW

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 powder contains one active ingredient: organic acai palmberry, a freeze-dried berry from the Amazon. The product also includes citric acid and acerola (a vitamin C source) as inactive ingredients.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Acai product and its label doesn't state a use — see Acai's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for acai isn't established for the uses listed in our data. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for aging skin, athletic performance, erectile dysfunction, high cholesterol, or weight loss.

If you're considering this powder for one of these purposes, the data doesn't show it works — you'd want to talk with your doctor about other options.

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 as a food, but supplement quality and the effects of high doses haven't been well studied. There isn't enough safety data on concentrated acai supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so caution is advised.

If you're pregnant or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.

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.

If you take antidiabetes drugs — medications to manage blood sugar — check your exact prescriptions against the interaction tool on this page. Acai may interfere with glycemic control and could raise or lower your blood glucose unpredictably.

Check your own medication Run your meds through the checker above

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.

This acai powder is one to check before you start, especially if you take blood-sugar medication. For other uses, the evidence isn't there yet.

Talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it fits your health situation.

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 25, 2015.

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 Certified Organic Acai Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand NOW
Barcode (UPC) 733739033567
Net contents 3 oz.; 85 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 25, 2015
DSLD ID 46123
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Certified Organic Acai Powder by NOW, 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:
0.5 tsp
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.5 tsp
Servings per container
97
UPC/BARCODE
733739033567
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Acai palmberry875 mg--

Other ingredients: Citric Acid, Acerola

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Usage: Take 1/2 level teaspoon 1 to 2 times daily in juice or water.

General Statements

The Acai content of this 3 oz. bottle of concentrated powder is equivalent to about 23 fl. oz. of Fresh Acai Juice.

Acai Berries, indigenous to Brazil, are one of the planet’s most remarkable and nutritious fruits. They naturally possess phytonutrients like polyphenols, including ellagic acid, rutin, anthocyanins, and catechins.* These free radical quenchers help to protect tissues from oxidative stress, a key element of normal aging.* The nutrients and free radical scavengers in Acai also help support a healthy immune response and a proper defense against typical biological stress.*

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Super Fruit

~ Supports Healthy Immune System Response* ~ Free Radical Scavenger*

Botanicals/Herbs

Family owned since 1968.

This product is sold by weight not volume.

Please Recycle.

Brand IP Statement(s)

NOW(R) Acai delivers the natural nutrient profile found in Genuine Whole Foods.

Formula

NOW uses only solvent-free, freeze-dried Acai Berries to better preserve the integrity of the nutrients present in fresh Acai.

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.

Precautions

Caution: For adults only.

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do Not Eat Freshness Packet Enclosed.

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

General

CODE 3356 V6

FDA Statement of Identity

A Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Vegetarian/Vegan

Certified Organic by QAI. US-ORG-050

Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

Seals/Symbols

USDA ORGANIC

Non-GMO

GMP QUALITY ASSURED

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

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Certified Organic Acai Powder by NOW label

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Certified Organic Acai Powder label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Certified Organic Acai Powder by NOW

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size0.5 tsp Dosage formPowder Servings per container97 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Acai palmberry

Interacts with
86 drugs
875 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...

Organic Acai palmberry monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Citric Acid, Acerola. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Certified Organic Acai Powder by NOW Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

organic Acai palmberry 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Certified Organic Acai Powder interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Certified Organic Acai Powder interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Acai palmberry

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Certified Organic Acai Powder 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 palmberry1 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
organic Acai palmberry full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

NOW

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Name
NOW Foods
Street Address
395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd.
City
Bloomingdale
State
IL
ZipCode
60108
Web Address
nowfoods.com
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Certified Organic Acai Powder by NOW: Common Questions

Does Certified Organic Acai Powder by NOW interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Certified Organic Acai Powder 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?
Certified Organic Acai Powder 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 actually do anything for weight loss or high cholesterol?
The evidence we hold doesn't establish that it works for either of those. We rated both as having insufficient reliable evidence, so we can't say whether this powder would help.
Is it safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data on concentrated acai supplements in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they can help you weigh what you know about your own situation.
What's in this besides the acai?
The powder includes citric acid and acerola (a source of vitamin C) as inactive ingredients to preserve the product and add nutrition.
Does acai have any side effects?
Acai is generally well tolerated as a food, but concentrated supplements and high-dose effects haven't been well studied, so it's hard to say what might happen with this powder over time.

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The Full Monographs Behind Certified Organic Acai Powder’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Acai

Interacts with 86 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 lacking for the bold health claims often atta...

Read the full Acai monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Certified Organic Acai Powder'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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