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Frank T, Sonntag S, Strass G, Bitsch I, Bitsch R, Netzel M. Urinary pharmacokinetics of cyanidin glycosides in healthy young men following consumption of elderberry juice. Int J Clin Pharmacol Res. 2005;25(2):47-56. View abstract. Murkovic M. Abuja PM, Bergmann AR, et al. Effects of elderberry juice on fasting and postprandial serum lipids and low-density lipoprotein oxidation in healthy volunteers: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Eur J Clin Nutr 2004;58:244-9. View abstract. A good source of flavonols. Elderberry contains the antioxidant flavonols quercetin, kaempferol, and isorhamnetin. The flowers contain up to 10 times more flavonols than the berries ( 4).Elderberries are a high-antioxidant berry with vitamin C which may help prevent and shorten the duration of cold and flu. Although elderberries have been used throughout the ages to treat everything from sprains to toothaches, today they are most commonly used to lessen the length and severity of cold and flu symptoms. What are elderberry gummies? May have some antidepressant properties. One study found mice fed 544 mg of elderberry extract per pound (1,200 mg per kg) had improved performance and mood markers ( 33). One study showed that depending on the method used to measure anthocyanins, a supplement could claim to contain 762 mg/L but really only contain 4 mg/L. Therefore, determining the effects of currently available products may be difficult ( 17). Summary Many elderberry gummies also provide other nutrients or herbal extracts that are regularly used for immune support, such as vitamin C, echinacea, and zinc. Summary

Elderberry refers to several different varieties of the Sambucus tree, which is a flowering plant belonging to the Adoxaceae family.Wieland LS, Piechotta V, Feinberg T, et al. Elderberry for prevention and treatment of viral respiratory illnesses: A systematic review. BMC Complement Med Ther. 2021;21(1):112. doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03283-5 There may be unpleasant side effects. Though not typical with elderberry gummies, the most common side effects from elderberries are gastrointestinal, such as stomach aches and diarrhoea. While many believe that elderberries are a good solution for boosting immunity, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health says, “There’s not enough information to show whether elderberry is helpful for any other health purposes.” What the latest elderberry study shows First, add 2 cups of your homemade elderberry syrup to a saucepan on medium low heat. You can use my classic, Instant Pot, or apple cinnamon version (recipe coming next week)! Today, I’m using apple cinnamon elderberry syrup to start with.