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Elderberry
TL;DR
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a traditional immune-supporting berry rich in anthocyanins and flavonoids. Clinical trials demonstrate significant reduction in cold and flu duration and severity.
Overview
Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is a traditional immune-supporting berry rich in anthocyanins and flavonoids. Clinical trials demonstrate significant reduction in cold and flu duration and severity. Active compounds inhibit viral hemagglutinin and boost cytokine production.
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Benefits
- Flu duration reduction
- Viral inhibition
- Immune stimulation
- Antioxidant
Dose guide
Common dose
500-1000 mg extract daily (prevention); 1500-3000 mg at illness onset
Typical range
500–1000 mg
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Interactions
synergistic. Elderberry anthocyanins provide antiviral hemagglutinin inhibition while vitamin C enhances neutrophil and immune cell function; complementary immune pathways
synergistic. Elderberry inhibits viral entry and replication while zinc inhibits viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase and supports T-cell maturation
competes. Elderberry stimulates cytokine production (IL-1, IL-6, TNF-alpha) which may counteract immunosuppressive therapy
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