Acai
Acai is used for weight-loss and for anti-aging. Acai is available as a variety of formulations. It is widely consumed as an edible fruit or as a juice.
Acai Overview
Acai berry comes from the acai palm tree.
Acai berry is used most often for weight-loss and anti-aging purposes, but but there is no definitive scientific evidence to support these claims.
Acai berry products are available as juices, powders, tablets, and capsules.
Uses
Acai berry is used most often for weight-loss, but there is no definitive scientific evidence to support these claims.
Acai berry is used most often for anti-aging purposes, but there is no definitive scientific evidence to support these claims.
Acai fruit pulp has been used experimentally as an oral contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the gastrointestinal tract.
Side Effects of Acai
There is little reliable information about the safety of acai as a supplement. It is widely consumed as an edible fruit or as a juice.
Tell your doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
Acai Interactions
No drug interactions have been listed by the manufacturer. However, you should tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Not all interactions are known or reported and new drug interactions are continually being reported.
Acai Precautions
Special precautions & warnings:
- There is little reliable information about the safety of acai as a supplement. It is widely consumed as an edible fruit or as a juice.
- People who are allergic to acai or to plants in the Arecaceae (palm) family should not consume acai.
- Consuming acai might affect MRI test results. If you use acai products and are scheduled for an MRI, check with your health care provider.
