5/28/2025
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SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 1 Research
8
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Good
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8.5
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We conducted a thorough investigation to examine how vitamin C, when combined with pleuran (a natural extract from mushrooms), influences asthma control and respiratory health in children with partially controlled perennial asthma. Our study was a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial involving 230 children aged 7 to 17 years, split evenly into an active treatment group and a placebo group.
Over a 24-week period, children in the active group received both pleuran and vitamin C, while the placebo group received vitamin C alone. It was exciting to find that children younger than 12 years who received the combination treatment showed notable improvement in their control of asthma symptoms compared to those on placebo. Additionally, older children in the active group reported fewer respiratory infections, an important benefit for their overall health.
By the end of our 48-week study, we saw a significant improvement in asthma control in a high percentage of children receiving the active treatment. Notably, this combination appeared safe, with no serious side effects reported. Overall, our findings suggest that while vitamin C's isolated effects can't be fully assessed due to its combination with pleuran, the combined treatment offers promising benefits for managing asthma in children.
Over a 24-week period, children in the active group received both pleuran and vitamin C, while the placebo group received vitamin C alone. It was exciting to find that children younger than 12 years who received the combination treatment showed notable improvement in their control of asthma symptoms compared to those on placebo. Additionally, older children in the active group reported fewer respiratory infections, an important benefit for their overall health.
By the end of our 48-week study, we saw a significant improvement in asthma control in a high percentage of children receiving the active treatment. Notably, this combination appeared safe, with no serious side effects reported. Overall, our findings suggest that while vitamin C's isolated effects can't be fully assessed due to its combination with pleuran, the combined treatment offers promising benefits for managing asthma in children.
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9
Effective against viruses
48 people found this helpful
I have been using Sambucol for my kids since my son was a toddler. Whenever they catch a virus, I give them this product, and it works like a charm. Even when he was diagnosed with influenza and has asthma, Sambucol alleviated his symptoms without needing hospitalisation. It prevents the virus from replicating, effectively killing the infection. I believe it’s a must-have for every parent.
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SCIENTIFIC SCORE
Moderately Effective
Based on 1 Research
8
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8
We conducted a thorough investigation to examine how vitamin C, when combined with pleuran (a natural extract from mushrooms), influences asthma control and respiratory health in children with partially controlled perennial asthma. Our study was a double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial involving 230 children aged 7 to 17 years, split evenly into an active treatment group and a placebo group.
Over a 24-week period, children in the active group received both pleuran and vitamin C, while the placebo group received vitamin C alone. It was exciting to find that children younger than 12 years who received the combination treatment showed notable improvement in their control of asthma symptoms compared to those on placebo. Additionally, older children in the active group reported fewer respiratory infections, an important benefit for their overall health.
By the end of our 48-week study, we saw a significant improvement in asthma control in a high percentage of children receiving the active treatment. Notably, this combination appeared safe, with no serious side effects reported. Overall, our findings suggest that while vitamin C's isolated effects can't be fully assessed due to its combination with pleuran, the combined treatment offers promising benefits for managing asthma in children.
Over a 24-week period, children in the active group received both pleuran and vitamin C, while the placebo group received vitamin C alone. It was exciting to find that children younger than 12 years who received the combination treatment showed notable improvement in their control of asthma symptoms compared to those on placebo. Additionally, older children in the active group reported fewer respiratory infections, an important benefit for their overall health.
By the end of our 48-week study, we saw a significant improvement in asthma control in a high percentage of children receiving the active treatment. Notably, this combination appeared safe, with no serious side effects reported. Overall, our findings suggest that while vitamin C's isolated effects can't be fully assessed due to its combination with pleuran, the combined treatment offers promising benefits for managing asthma in children.
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Good
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8.5
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9
Effective against viruses
48 people found this helpful
I have been using Sambucol for my kids since my son was a toddler. Whenever they catch a virus, I give them this product, and it works like a charm. Even when he was diagnosed with influenza and has asthma, Sambucol alleviated his symptoms without needing hospitalisation. It prevents the virus from replicating, effectively killing the infection. I believe it’s a must-have for every parent.
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References
- Jesenak M, Hrubisko M, Chudek J, Bystron J, Rennerova Z, et al. Beneficial effects of pleuran on asthma control and respiratory tract-infection frequency in children with perennial asthma. Sci Rep. 2025;15:7146. 10.1038/s41598-025-91830-2
