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Will Acai effect oral contraceptives

06/19/08

Imsoo-hot

Topics:Birth control pills

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Friday, June 20, 2008

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Hi lmsoo-hot,

Acai berry is a fruit. Being dubbed a superfruit for high antioxidant content, but no more effect on oral contraceptives than any other fruit. Now, if you are supplementing acai or using megadoses, be sure to discuss with your MD.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

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