Best Supplement for Flu: Nature's Way Black Elderberry, 1,150 mg per serving, 100 Vegan Capsules

Maybe the first “Snake Oil” that has proven its mettle in clinical trials.

Numerous clinical trials have been run in the US and abroad that clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of Elderberry as an antiviral (proven effective against influenza A and B, as well as H1N1) treatment. The research is impressive. An article published in 2004 showed that 93% of Flu patients in a small (60 patients) study treated with Elderberry where symptom-free in two days versus 6 days for those who received the placebo. It was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study conducted during the Flu season of 1999-2000. Article's have been published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, the Journal of International Medical Research, and Phytochemistry to name a few. One study in particular showed Sambucol Elderberry helps activate healthy immune systems and they believe it may help patients with various diseases (including AIDS and cancer patients) where the immune system is compromised and slow to activate the body's natural inflammatory process. So, it may even be immunoprotective or immunostimulatory when used concurrently with treatments for patients who are immunocompromised. Study results are forthcoming. Snake oil? Check the research and then decide for yourself

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It is a product that I trust and use with confidence.

I never took antibiotics in my life, because it affect adversely bacterial/fungal balance in the intestine creating a chain of reactions, promoting chronic infections, and then opening the back door for more medical conditions starting in molecular level. So I use a Mediterranean diet, and take supplements to restore any deficiencies in my body, support the immune system and more. Black Elderberry is just a small part of antifungals that I use to prevent infections. I use a combination of: Oregano Oil, Pau D'arco, Garlic, Caprilic Acid, Olive Leaf Extract, Black Elderberry and more. Dealing with supplements it is an art. You need a professional to advise you, and unfortunately the market is unregulated. Nature's Way Black Elderberry Capsules are a product that I'm using for 6 months, taking 2 capsules 2 times per day, and I didn't got sick, no matter that 2 family members got a bad Flu, and it took them more then 3 weeks to get some relief. Using my protocol my Absolute Neutrofils went up from 2.7 to 4.0 K/mcl, and are staying there

128 persons found it helpful

Don't pass this up! It's a must have in daily supplements.

I swear by elderberry! I started taking this at the beginning of the year when a friend told me about it because I came down with influenza B. I primed it and started taking it as soon as it arrived and was feeling back to myself in no time. Now I take it regularly to keep myself regulated and my immune system to par. As a teacher I have no time to be sick and thankfully I have not! Even with a common cold I seem to be hit for less time than those around me. Wise buy

76 persons found it helpful

Entire winter without a cold or the Flu

I just went through the first winter, for as long as I can remember, in which I did not have a cold or the Flu. I typically get hit with at least one cold or a bout of the Flu each winter, but this past winter was the first one during which I took these Elderberry capsules and I did not get hit with either a cold or the Flu. I felt a cold coming on at least 6 or 7 times, but in each case it never took hold & I dodged a bullet. I want to note that I did NOT get a Flu shot. Considering that I'm 62 years old and also had received external beam radiation treatments for prostate cancer about 11 years ago, I have to presume that my immune system is probably not particularly robust; yet in spite of all that I experienced an entire winter without a cold or Flu. Is it because of these Elderberry capsules? I'm thinking maybe it is. I'm curious to see if next winter turns out the same - if it does, then I'll be even more convinced

75 persons found it helpful

“Take this sinus infection!”

I am a chronic sufferer of bacterial sinus infection. Ask me why, and I can give you some long winded explanation about a slightly deviated septum and sinus design, and a slew of other stuff that I've read and heard from my doctor. Bottom line, both you and I don't care the reasoning, but rather, preventative care. I can tell you that these Elderberry capsules help. If I get "that feeling" like a sinus infection is impending, I'll start popping two of these twice a day. 9 times out of 10, I can stave off the infection from grabbing a foothold in my sinuses long enough to let my immune system kick it completely out (without antibiotics and/or steroids). Does it help get rid of a sinus infection already in place?: inconclusive from my experience. Once I have a sinus infection, it takes about the same amount of time to get rid of it whether or not I'm taking it. Maybe I get rid of it a day soon, but statistically that's probably considered to be "noise in the data". Does it work for Flu and other viral colds? I can't tell you that. I know that bacterial sinus infections can be precipitated by viral infections, but excluding bacterial sinus infection, I don't get sick. I've had the Flu maybe twice in the last 20 years. Bottom line I have no experience with regard to using this to fight Flu. Can't hurt to try though (I don't think you can OD on berries easily, could be wrong though). Does it have any other benefits? I don't know, maybe. Again I can only speak from experience. I take them, it staves off a sinus infection. I get that there are a lot of other beneficial claims about elderberry, but I have personally never noticed/experienced them. Is this just another homeopathic snake oil? No. While I agree that there are a lot of homeopathic "remedies" out there that don't work and are probably just a placebo effect, there are also ones out there that work. Heck, I've experienced allergic reactions to homeopathic remedies that landed me in worse trouble than before. Elderberry is a homeopathic remedy that works for me. Will it work for you? Maybe, maybe not, every body is different, and it could be that my body utilizes it due to a deficiency of something that elderberry has. Summary (tl;dr): Get it and try the bottle once. You can take it all the time, but I find it sufficient to take them when I feel a sinus infection coming on (I mean, who *wants* to take a bunch of pills at breakfast). Berry form is probably preferable, but the capsules are convenient and store for long periods of time without getting mildew-y. The price is right, it staves off sinus infections, and probably works for staving off other colds as well. Can't hurt to find out if your body responds to it

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Trade off-

I had taken the Sambucol Pastilles, but it seems they are hard to get during the Flu Season and not long term effects for me. So, I opted for the Elderberrry capsules. I read the reviews and most of the complaints were the pill being too big or it tasting funny...well, when you are dealing with herbal remedies, those two are going to go hand in hand. What I did read from only one review was to be careful when you take them because they literally give you a colon cleanse. I know it cant be just me and the other reviewer. I am sure some people dont want to mention that side effect. I appreciated the one review shared their experience. At least I was prepared. And really people, it's an important thing to know! With that, I would hands down rather have a bout of diarrhea than 1-2 weeks of the Flu. Also, even if you are taking Elderberry, you need to stay hydrated. I don't know if the digestive system adjust to the Elderberry or not. But, I had the same side effects from the last Flu shot that lasted 3 years and made me very ill. I think I will hang in there and hope this side effect is short term. Again, I would rather have a morning of discomfort than weeks if the Flu and ending up in the hospital

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ELDERBERRY ROCKS

I see a lot of clams that elderberry is a emmune system builder, witch is not per say really ture. It is really more of a emmune system supporter. What it does is keep Viruss from being able to multiply and let your emmune system continue to build up so your white blood cells will greatly out number the virus.(your emmune system really builds normally but the virus can't. Do to allergies I was recommended not to take the Flu shot years ago. And have been using elderberry after seeing it on on the Doctor Oz show. As the Doctor Oz says not endorsement of one brand over any other. But the remedie it's self. After close to two decades of using elderberry during the Flu season and only having come down with the Flu one time in all that time, I am a firm believer that elderberry works!!!!!!!!! In what ever form gummies, syrup,or pills. I recommend you get some today!

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Scholarly Peer Reviewed Research shows the active ingredient protects against a whole range of viruses.

Read the scholarly research, just google Elderberry and Israel and it was an Israeli researcher who found the active ingredient and performed scholarly, peer reviewed controlled studies. Unlike most supplements, this has been shown to prevent many viruses and speed recovery. In fact, in a research study compared no treatment, Tamiflue and elderberry extract and elderberry extract was more effective and over a wide range of viruses. No wonder the plant was in the ancient pharmacological treatments. This is different since it isolates the active ingredient. One of my guitar students is a doctor who introduced me to this product, which he uses for friends and family. A sceptic, he avoids Flu shots as he knows the companies and their profit control. Elderberry extract research was made free to use, but you want to find the one's that have the original formula as opposed to anything. Sabbacus is the better alternative since it uses the original formula. Personally, I'v avoided viruses, and when I felt a cold coming on, they always start with a sore throat and other symptoms, for the first time I didn't get a cold. Look for more research in controlling a wider range of viruses

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It's a teacher's saving grace!

I work with little ones and for the past several years I always end up with pneumonia in January. It has been such a regular thing, my doctor always knew why I was in before she saw me. I started taking these several months ago and for the first time in a long while I have not been sick at all. I have not had the Flu, pneumonia, or the common cold this season. I really believe this product is why as it is the only thing I have changed

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Best for immune health. I swear by it

I've been taking elderberry supplements for over a year now and I swear it keeps me well and my immune system strong. I haven't had a cold, Flu or sniffle since I've been taking these. My husband and 2 sons were sick, I took care of all 3 and I felt great the whole time never caught there colds. I believe in this product, the quality and the benefits of taking it everyday. My mom and I take elderberry everyday with our daily supplements and swear it's why we never get sick

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11 Reviews mentioning 'Flu'.

Maybe the first “Snake Oil” that has proven its mettle in clinical trials.

It is a product that I trust and use with confidence.

Don't pass this up! It's a must have in daily supplements.

Entire winter without a cold or the Flu

“Take this sinus infection!”

Trade off-

ELDERBERRY ROCKS

Scholarly Peer Reviewed Research shows the active ingredient protects against a whole range of viruses.

It's a teacher's saving grace!

Best for immune health. I swear by it