May improve Cold and Flu symptoms
Black elderberry extracts and flower infusions have been shown to reduce the severity and length of influenza.
- One study of 60 people with influenza found that those who took 15 ml of elderberry syrup four times per day showed symptom improvement in two to four days, while the control group took seven to eight days to improve.
Regular vitamin C supplements may reduce cold durations which decreased recovery time by 8% in adults and 14% in children, on average
High in Antioxidants
The flowers, fruits and leaves of the elderberry plant are excellent sources of antioxidants. For example, anthocyanins found in the berries have 3.5 times the antioxidant power of vitamin E.
- One study comparing 15 different varieties of berries and another study comparing types of wine found that elderberry is one of the most effective antioxidants.
- Another study found that antioxidant status improved in people one hour after drinking 400 ml of elderberry juice. The study in rats found that elderberry extract helped reduce inflammation and oxidative tissue damage.
Researchers studied zinc supplementation on 50 adults and found that levels of oxidative stress markers were significantly lower in the zinc-supplemented group than in the placebo group.
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that can strengthen your body’s natural defenses.
- Studies show that consuming more vitamin C can increase your blood antioxidant levels by up to 30%. This helps the body’s natural defenses fight inflammation
May Help to Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
Studies have shown elderberry juice may reduce the level of fat in the blood and decrease cholesterol. In addition, a diet high in flavonoids like anthocyanins has been found to reduce the risk of heart disease.
- Further studies found that rats fed with foods containing polyphenols extracted from elderberry had reductions in blood pressure and were less susceptible to organ damage caused by high blood pressure.
Many factors increase the risk of heart disease, including high blood pressure, high triglyceride or LDL (bad) cholesterol levels, and low levels of HDL (good) cholesterol.
- An analysis of 9 studies with a combined 293,172 participants found that after 10 years, people who took at least 700 mg of vitamin C daily had a 25% lower risk of heart disease than those who did not take a vitamin C supplement.
- Another study found that taking at least 500mg of vitamin C daily significantly reduced LDL (bad) cholesterol by approximately 7.9 mg/dL and blood triglycerides by 20.1 mg/dL.
The endothelium, the thin layer of cells that lines the blood vessels, partially relies on adequate levels of zinc. Zinc benefits heart health by supporting healthy circulation, since it helps as a natural remedy for high blood pressure and cholesterol levels from clogged or damaged arteries.
May lower blood sugar
Elderberry can increase insulin secretion and improve blood sugar levels.
- A study found that elderberry flowers inhibit the enzyme α-glucosidase, which may help lower blood sugar levels. Also, research on diabetic rats given elderberry showed improved blood sugar control.
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