Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 0.7 ml
Amount Per Serving
%DV
Total Carbohydrate
<1 g
<1%‡
Black Elderberry fruit(Sambucus nigra) O extract
828 mg E
†
The product is found useful for the following medical conditions
Cold details
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 5 Researches
7.4
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 20 Reviews
8.7
8
We explored whether elderberry could help reduce the duration and severity of colds for economy class passengers traveling internationally. In a well-structured randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial involving 312 participants, we looked at how a standardized elderberry extract affected respiratory health during air travel.
Participants tracked their cold episodes, duration, and symptoms in daily diaries, using a scoring method to quantify their experiences. They also completed surveys about their upper respiratory symptoms and quality of life at different points: before traveling and four days post-travel.
While we noted that the group taking the placebo experienced more cold episodes, the difference wasn't statistically significant. However, those taking elderberry had a significantly shorter duration of cold days and a lower average symptom score overall, suggesting that elderberry may significantly lessen the impact of colds during air travel.
Further research is essential to validate our findings and to better understand the broader health benefits of elderberry, both physical and mental.
Participants tracked their cold episodes, duration, and symptoms in daily diaries, using a scoring method to quantify their experiences. They also completed surveys about their upper respiratory symptoms and quality of life at different points: before traveling and four days post-travel.
While we noted that the group taking the placebo experienced more cold episodes, the difference wasn't statistically significant. However, those taking elderberry had a significantly shorter duration of cold days and a lower average symptom score overall, suggesting that elderberry may significantly lessen the impact of colds during air travel.
Further research is essential to validate our findings and to better understand the broader health benefits of elderberry, both physical and mental.
10
Stops colds effectively
Most Useful Review
39 people found this helpful
A miracle for me! At 64, I used to get the flu, cold, or sinus infection at least once a year. Four years ago, a friend introduced me to this. Every time I feel a scratchy throat, I take a dose, and I haven't had the flu, sinus infection, or a cold since.
Ear Infection details
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
No researches found
N/A
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 2 Reviews
8.7
9
Allergy relief
Most Useful Review
41 people found this helpful
This is fantastic! Whenever someone in our family has a sniffle, I give them this product. My children previously required daily allergy medications, but since using this alongside local honey, they haven't needed medication for over a year. Although it has a strong taste due to the alcohol, a drop under the tongue followed by water makes it manageable. I'm considering the kids' version for them while keeping this for myself.
Flu details
SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Possibly Effective
Based on 8 Researches
7.8
USERS' SCORE
Good
Based on 7 Reviews
8.7
9
We delved into how elderberry, specifically from the black elderberry fruit, impacts the flu virus, H1N1. Using an innovative technique called Direct Analysis in Real Time Mass Spectrometry (DART TOF-MS), we were able to identify the powerful anti-viral properties of elderberry extract without the need for complicated processes like separation or derivatization.
Our findings revealed that elderberry extract does indeed inhibit H1N1 infection in a lab setting, with an effective concentration (IC50) of 252 micrograms per milliliter. Interestingly, we discovered that flavonoids present in the elderberry bind to H1N1 virions—essentially blocking their ability to infect host cells.
Among the compounds, two key flavonoids emerged: the 5,7,3',4'-tetra-O-methylquercetin and dihydromyricetin. These compounds not only bound to the virus but also effectively prevented infection. Notably, the tetra-O-methylquercetin demonstrated an impressive IC50 of just 0.13 micrograms per milliliter, which is comparable to well-known antiviral medications like Oseltamivir and Amantadine.
In summary, elderberry shows promising potential as a natural remedy against the H1N1 flu, offering a fascinating area for further research and utilization in flu prevention strategies.
Our findings revealed that elderberry extract does indeed inhibit H1N1 infection in a lab setting, with an effective concentration (IC50) of 252 micrograms per milliliter. Interestingly, we discovered that flavonoids present in the elderberry bind to H1N1 virions—essentially blocking their ability to infect host cells.
Among the compounds, two key flavonoids emerged: the 5,7,3',4'-tetra-O-methylquercetin and dihydromyricetin. These compounds not only bound to the virus but also effectively prevented infection. Notably, the tetra-O-methylquercetin demonstrated an impressive IC50 of just 0.13 micrograms per milliliter, which is comparable to well-known antiviral medications like Oseltamivir and Amantadine.
In summary, elderberry shows promising potential as a natural remedy against the H1N1 flu, offering a fascinating area for further research and utilization in flu prevention strategies.
10
Miracle product
Most Useful Review
39 people found this helpful
A miracle for me. I am 64 years old, and for the first 60 years, I had the flu, cold, or sinus infection at least once a year. A friend persuaded me to try this four years ago. Now, whenever I get a scratchy throat, I take a dose, and I haven't had the flu, sinus infection, or cold since.
