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 deserves a safety check?
NCCIH reports limited safety research and uncertainty during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It advises checking with a clinician about use alongside medicines, especially diabetes medicines, because preliminary findings suggest glucose levels may change in either direction. 1
Raw juice and scans
Raw açaí juice has occasionally been linked to parasite-related Chagas disease outbreaks. Açaí can also affect gastrointestinal MRI results; tell the imaging team if you use it. 1
For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.