Effectiveness/Evidence
Safety/Toxicity/Warnings
Acai berries have not yet been studied extensively. The health claims surrounding acai are relatively new and more research is needed to solidify these claims.
Acai is very safe and is a natural berry
Adverse effects/Side effects
product. Patients should monitor for hypersensitivity reactions. Interactions Acai has no known severe
Possible risk for upset stomach
interactions with other drugs. Acai
Side effect appears to be dose related.
has no known interactions with other
Article Summary One study compared heart disease with acai. The study focused on the phytochemicals and the numerous phenolic compounds in acai. Invitro studies showed that acai possessed antiinflammatory properties. The study concluded that acai can protect against metabolic stress. References Acai berries: Health benefits, nutrition, diet, and risks. www.medicalnewstoday.com. Published May 23, 2018. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/305576 Acai: Uses, side effects, interactions, dosage, and warning. www.webmd.com. https://www.webmed.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmon o-1109/acai Acai: Side effects, dosages, treatment, interactions, warnings. RxList. https://www.rxlist/consumer_acai/drugscondition.htm
drugs. Opinion In my opinion, acai supplementation should be recommended. There appears to be very little risk except for hypersensitivity risk. It is relatively cheap and could provide supplemental benefits for aging, antioxidant properties, blood sugar health, blood pressure health, and cognitive health. There appear to be no major food or drug related interactions and so it seems to only be a cheap positive way to supplement your overall health. ~ S Stringham