Acai
Açaí is a dark purple palm fruit from tropical Central and South America, whose pigments and other plant compounds are studied for antioxidant effects.
Also listed as Açaí, Acai berry, Euterpe oleracea, Acai Extract
What it is studied for
The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.
What is açaí?
Açaí is a dark purple palm fruit from tropical Central and South America. Its pigments and other plant compounds have prompted research into antioxidant effects; laboratory findings and small human studies answer different questions. 1 2
Why people take it
SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.
Questions people ask
Does açaí help with weight loss?
Reliable clinical evidence does not establish that benefit. A small study of metabolic measurements is not a weight-loss trial. 1 3
Why are antioxidants mentioned?
Laboratory studies and some small human studies suggest effects on antioxidant defenses. Whether those changes lead to meaningful health benefits remains uncertain. 1
Is the study amount a recommended dose?
No. It describes the pulp used in one uncontrolled study, not a validated treatment dose or a capsule equivalent. 3
Is it safe with diabetes medication?
NCCIH advises discussing this combination with a clinician because preliminary research suggests possible interference with glucose control. 1
Sources
- Acai: die brasilianische Wunderbeere? Verbraucherzentrale