acai
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acai
(ah-sah-ee) ,acai berry
(trade name),acai extract
(trade name),acai fruit
(trade name),amazon acai
(trade name),cabbage palm
(trade name)Classification
Therapeutic: lipid lowering agentsAction
In vitro, acai pulp and skin powder has potent antioxidant activity against superoxide and peroxyl radical. It also inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and COX-2 in vitro.
Therapeutic effects
Reduced total cholesterol levels.
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption: Unknown.
Distribution: Unknown.
Metabolism and Excretion: Unknown.
Half-life: Unknown.
Time/action profile
| ROUTE | ONSET | PEAK | DURATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| unknown | unknown | unknown | unknown |
Contraindications/Precautions
Contraindicated in: No known contraindications.
Use Cautiously in: Pregnancy.
Adverse Reactions/Side Effects
Miscellaneous
- None reported.
Interactions
None reported.None reported.Oral (Adults) 100 g acai pulp twice daily for metabolic syndrome.
Availability
Acai Smoothie Pack: 100 g acai pulp
Nursing implications
Nursing assessment
- Assess areas relevant to rationale for taking acai.
Potential Nursing Diagnoses
Deficient knowledge, related to medication regimen (Patient/Family Teaching)Implementation
- As a food, the acai berry is eaten raw and as a juice. The juice is also used commercially as a beverage and in ice cream, jelly, and liqueurs.
Patient/Family Teaching
- Discuss with patient purpose for taking acai.
- Advise patient to notify health care professional of all Rx or OTC medications, vitamins, or herbal products being taken and to consult with health care professional before taking other medications.
- Advise female patient to notify health care professional if pregnancy is planned or suspected or if breastfeeding.
Evaluation/Desired Outcomes
- Decrease in cholesterol.
- Evaluate based on rationale for taking acai.
acai
[ä·sä·ē]
an antioxidant extract from a Brazilian berry used in skin products and juices.