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Elderberry Extract
A dark, berry-rich extract loaded with anthocyanins — it's one of the most popular natural remedies for supporting your immune system during cold and flu season.
Benefits
- +May shorten duration and severity of colds and flu
- +High in vitamin C and antioxidant anthocyanins
- +Supports healthy immune response
- +May help reduce inflammation
- +Rich in flavonoids that support cardiovascular health
Dosage & Cost
Range150–300 mg extract/day for prevention; 600 mg/day during illness
TimingCan be taken any time of day; many use it at the first sign of a cold
Daily cost0.30–1.00
Look for standardized extracts (typically 30% anthocyanins). Best used seasonally rather than year-round.
Side Effects
- !Raw elderberries contain cyanogenic glycosides and should never be eaten raw — supplements are properly processed
- !May cause digestive upset or diarrhea
- !Could interact with immunosuppressant medications
- !May lower blood sugar — caution for diabetics
Food Sources
- • Elderberries (cooked — never raw)
- • Elderberry syrup or jam
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