Acai Coupons
From Pharmacy Drug Guide
Acai (pronounced ah-sah-EE) is a reddish-purple berry, the fruit of a tropical palm species found in Central and South America. Acai is a supplement that is heavily advertised as a superfood with weight-loss and anti-aging properties. While some studies have shown patients with positive results from acai products, experts believe that much more research is necessary to clarify the fruit's benefits.[1]
Coupons for acai typically come from manufacturers, and it may be necessary to join an e-club or e-mail list to access them. Consumer beware: some disreputable companies claim to offer free samples of Acai supplements, but require people to enroll in an auto-payment system for future purchases, which can be difficult to cancel.
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| Scientific Name | Euterpe oleracea |
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| Brands | Acai Berry Burn, Acai Juice, Acai Fat Burn, Lipton Green Tea Superfruit, others |
| Manufacturers | Various |
| Uses | Purported to help with weight loss and anti-aging[1] |
| Types of coupons | Discounts, free trial offers |
| Disclaimer | The information provided by PharmacyDrugGuide.com is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Do not take any action based on the information on this page without consulting a physician. |
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About Acai
Acai has been touted as a cure for conditions ranging from obesity to erectile dysfunction. Studies have focused on claims that acai's anti-oxidant properties can protect consumers from aging, inflammation, and cancer.[2] However, much more research is necessary to substantiate these and other claims.[1] While acai fruit does have fiber and other nutritional components, the same is true for blueberries and other fruits, although some studies show that acai has more.
The FDA does not evaluate OTC drugs for purity, strength or other factors as they do for prescription medications.[3] However, the government agency has recalled some acai products from the market, in one case because the substance contained another drug that had been withdrawn from sales for safety reasons.[4]
Acai Coupons and Discounts
- Nature Made, a manufacturer of acai supplements as well as other nutritional products, sends coupons and offers purchase rewards to members of their Wellness Rewards program. Signup is available on the company's main website, and consumers have the option to sign up for free newsletters upon registration.[5]
- Nature's Bounty, another supplement manufacturer that sells acai pills, offers an instant printable coupon for $1 off any of their products. To get the coupon, consumers must join the Sign Up & Save program, which enables access to future savings opportunities. The e-club is only open to those 18 and over.[6]
- While some companies offer free trials of acai products, consumers should use caution. The media have reported that these trials can be very difficult to cancel and can, despite the "free" aspect, generate significant charges.[7] In addition, Experts advise using extreme caution when purchasing acai and similar products online from unknown sources whose wares may be contaminated, of poorer quality, or advertised with false claims.[8]
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Also See: Acai Diet Pills, Acai Side Effects, CVS ExtraCare Card, Over the Counter Drugs, Free Drug Samples
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/1109.html
- ↑ http://nccam.nih.gov/health/acai/
- ↑ http://www.fda.gov/food/dietarysupplements/default.htm
- ↑ http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/MedicationHealthFraud/ucm276098.htm
- ↑ http://www.naturemade.com/register
- ↑ https://www.naturesbounty.com/pages/signupandsave.aspx
- ↑ http://news.consumerreports.org/health/2011/12/ftc-halts-online-marketer-of-acai-products-for-false-claims.html
- ↑ http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/health&id=6588931
