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  • The Acai Berry (pronounced a-sigh-ee) is a fruit produced by the Acai palm, a native tree in parts of South America and Central America, and has a wide variety of purposes. The appearance of this fruit as a trendy North American food is very recent, and according to WebMD, "Acai berry does have health risks."

    Pollen Allergies

    Problems that have been reported are for people with pollen allergies. Those with pollen allergies may find that Acai berries make their condition worse.

    Reduced Appetite

    Reduced appetite from the Acai berry leads to limited food intake, and thus loss of weight. Decreased appetite may cause too much weight loss.

    Digestion and Blood Pressure

    Other side effects associated with Acai berry are heartburn and gas. Acai berry may trigger or worsen high blood pressure, swelling, ulcers or intestinal bleeding.

    Diarrhea

    Taking Acai berry also may cause diarrhea and messy stools, due to too much vitamin C and vitamin E in Acai berry.

    Acidic Taste

    Acidic taste in the mouth and mouth sores after taking a large amount of Acai berries, also due to too much vitamin C and vitamin E in Acai berry.

    Source:

    CNN Health

    Acai Berry

    WebMD

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