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Discover the Benefits of Elderberry

What is an Elderberry?

An elderberry is a small fruit that can range from a red, blue to deep purple color due to the concentrated presence of antioxidants called anthocyanins, which enhance immune response.1 Elderberries grow in clusters and are best consumed when fully ripe or in a processed form. Our elderberry product contains fruits from the Sambucus nigra L. species, also known as black elderberry. Black elderberries have been traditionally used to treat influenza, common cold infections, diabetes, and other ailments.1

What are the benefits of consuming Elderberries?

The antibacterial, antioxidant and regulatory properties of elderberries have a remarkable effect on our immune system. Extract from the elderberry plant has been observed hindering the effects of influenza viruses, inhibiting them from infecting cells as well as reducing the duration and symptoms when infection has occurred. A commercial product of elderberry extract was demonstrated to have an antibacterial effect against Streptococcus and other kinds of bacteria that cause infections of the upper respiratory system. Elderberries also benefit the immune system through the regulation and stimulation of cytokine molecules, which stimulate and coordinate immunity. Elderberry extract has been observed to stimulate the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines and inhibit the production of proinflammatory cytokines. The inflammation of immune response in those with chronic illnesses decreased by more than 50% when elderberry was utilized.2 Elderberry has specifically been observed to combat cold symptoms such as nasal obstruction, sore throat and cough during air travel, which can aggravate the immune system and respiratory symptoms.3 One study found that air travelers who consume elderberry experienced less days with cold symptoms and less severe symptoms than other air travelers who did not consume elderberry. The study also concluded that elderberries help stabilize physical health during air travel due to the antioxidant properties.3 The authors of the study related the effects of elderberry to the effect of Vitamin C as far as their ability to protect cells from internal and external threats.3

Enhance your wellness with Elderberries

The beneficial effects of elderberry demonstrate the importance of consuming ingredients that support immune health. Its properties have an effect on the immune system’s ability to operate and respond properly to foreign agents. It is vitally important to supply the body with the nutrients it needs to experience and maintain wellness. Elderberry also offers a variety of vitamins, such as vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B9, C and E, and minerals such as magnesium and potassium.3 All of these incredible properties found in elderberries, especially combined with Vitamin C and Zinc, make our product an essential blend to incorporate into your immunity regiment.

References

1. Kinoshita E, Hayashi K, Katayama H, Hayashi T, Obata A. Anti-influenza virus effects of elderberry juice and its fractions. Biosci Biotechnol

Biochem. 2012;76(9):1633-1638. doi:10.1271/bbb.120112 2.Andrzej Sidor, Anna Gramza-Michałowska. Advanced research on the antioxidant and health benefit of elderberry (Sambucus nigra) in food - a review. Journal of Functional Foods. 2015;18:941-958. doi:https://doi. org/10.1016/j.jff.2014.07.012 3.Tiralongo E, Wee SS, Lea RA. Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold

Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind

Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. Nutrients. 2016;8(4):182. Published 2016

Mar 24. doi:10.3390/nu8040182