Can you take acai with high blood pressure?

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Yes, I'm cross-posting this here also, since it fits the Question/Answer. It's hard to say. And I would recommend, if you DO decide to take it, let your health professional know, so you can keep your blood pressure monitored; and obviously, to make sure it doesn't increase. Much of the Acai effects are media/internet hype and speculation. Dr. Oz stated on Oprah that Acai may be "just as good" as any other "dark colored" fruit/vegetable....just because something has a "lot" or "high" antioxidant count, doesn't necessarily make it better for you. I read many sites/blogs/forums which noted that Acai supplements (caplet, pill, or powder form) actually increased blood pressure..... and I know someone who actually had a similar affect. I don't know, maybe they didn't "give it enough time" to work...? Maybe that's part of it "doing it's job" - to increase blood pressure, in order to "battle off" (clear off the artery walls, I guess?) the free radicals? And then, perhaps over time, the blood pressure is supposed to drop back down to normal? I don't know....but I recommended them to stop their usage....they didn't even know they had BP until they were denied a blood donation. And donated fine 3-5 months earlier (Acai-free then). As I said though, perhaps the high blood pressure is a "temporary" side effect? I don't know, I'd be curious....but buyer/user beware. Definitely answer back, if you do decide to "take the plunge" with Acai, with high blood pressure to give us your input.