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Elderberry

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 100% of ingredients have research evidence
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What the Evidence Says

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Elderberry and elder extracts are researched for their potential to reduce the duration of cold and flu symptoms. Current evidence supporting these effects is considered limited due to small sample sizes in available studies. The ingredient profile maintains a high safety rating for general consumption.

AI-generated summary based on research evidence. Not medical advice.

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Product Label

Label for Elderberry
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Label Data

1 Veggie Capsule(s)
Serving Size
Botanical
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

460 mg
Market median: 175.0mg (497 products) 11 studies (A:0, B:1)
115 mg
Market median: 175.0mg (497 products) 11 studies (A:0, B:1)

Other Ingredients

Hypromellose Microcrystalline Cellulose Rice Extract Blend Silica
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one veggie capsule two to three times per day with food and water.

Warnings & Precautions

Warning: For adults only.

Consult your physician before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if seal is broken.

Formulation Notes

Blend of Elderberries and Elder Flowers

Additional Information

An herbal immune system tonic reinforcing the body's defenses Boosts antioxidant activity Maintains immune health Science-Backed Quality Since 1969

Store in a cool, dry place.

Immune health

SW1673 Rev 0 03 02 18

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU0 87614 11673 0
DSLD Entry Date2019-05-28
Product TypeBotanical
FormCapsule
BrandSwanson
DSLD ID203182
Data Updated2026-04-11
Research

Research Evidence

12
Research Sources
48
Avg Quality
4
Rct
4
Systematic Review
2
Meta Analysis
1
Clinical Trial
1
Openfda Safety
B Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplementation effectively treats upper respiratory symptoms: A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled clinical trials
Meta Analysis Complementary therapies in medicine 2019 PubMed DOI
C Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial
Rct Nutrients 2016 PubMed DOI
C Elderberry for prevention and treatment of viral respiratory illnesses: a systematic review
Systematic Review BMC complementary medicine and therapies 2021 PubMed DOI
C Effect of herbal compounds on coronavirus; a systematic review and meta-analysis
Meta Analysis Virology journal 2022 PubMed DOI
C Anthroposophic medicine in the treatment of pediatric pseudocroup: A systematic review
Systematic Review Complementary therapies in medicine 2018 PubMed DOI
C Effect of Dietary Supplementation with Lutein, Zeaxanthin, and Elderberries on Dry Eye Disease (DED) and Immunity: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Rct Nutrients PubMed DOI
C A systematic review on the sambuci fructus effect and efficacy profiles
Systematic Review Phytotherapy research : PTR 2010 PubMed DOI
C An evidence-based systematic review of elderberry and elderflower (Sambucus nigra) by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration
Systematic Review Journal of dietary supplements 2014 PubMed DOI
C Physical Fitness, Body Composition and Frailty in Elderly People.Exercise Program Effecsts. EXERNET Elder 3.0
Clinical Trial ClinicalTrials.gov 2018
C Inhibition of several strains of influenza virus in vitro and reduction of symptoms by an elderberry extract (Sambucus nigra L.) during an outbreak of influenza B Panama
Rct Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) 1995 PubMed
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