Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Original Elderberry by Nature's Way — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

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Label Data

1 Lozenge(s) Serving Size

Botanical Product Type

40% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories

15 Calorie(s)

Total Carbohydrates

3 Gram(s) (1% DV)

Vitamin C

60 mg (67% DV)

Zinc

5 mg (45% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.5× RDA of 11 mg) 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 5mg UL 40mg

organic Black Elder (Sambucus nigra L.) extract

12.5 mg

📊 Market median: 175.0mg (497 products) 📚 11 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 1)

This product: 12.5mg

Other Ingredients

Tapioca Syrup Cane Sugar Water Natural flavors

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (100% of products) Structure/Function (91% of products) Nutrient (41% of products)

Target Groups

Children 4 or More Years of Age Adult (18 - 50 Years) Kosher Organic Gluten Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Recommendation: Allow lozenge to dissolve slowly in mouth. Adults: Take 1 lozenge as needed up to 4 times daily. Children 5 years of age and older: Take 1 lozenge as needed 1-2 times daily.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

If pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children. Choking hazard.

For your safety each lozenge is individually wrapped. Do not use if pouch is torn or lozenges are unwrapped.

🧪 Formulation Notes

About Black Elderberry For centuries the dark berries of European black elder (Sambucus nigra L.) have been traditionally used as a winter remedy for immune support.

Standardized extract Made with our unique, full-spectrum black elderberry extract that is from a unique blend of black elderberries that are naturally richer in Flavonoid BioActives.

Gentle, solvent-free extraction ensures maximum flavonoid potency.

Triple-action immune blend Each lozenge provides 12.5 mg of Black Elderberry Extract Plus, excellent source of Zinc (5 mg) and Vitamin C (60 mg)

Certified organic Made with organic black elderberry and sweetened with organic tapioca syrup, and organic cane sugar.

No artificial preservatives, flavors, or colors.

Elderberry

Triangle K Kosher

With Vitamin C

Gluten free

Certified Organic by Quality Assurance International

Additional Information

New

USDA Organic Triangle K Kosher

Great taste

4-24 Lozenge pouches

Quality Assurance International Certified Organic

To help preserve freshness, keep tightly sealed and store in a cool, dry place.

Product Details

UPC / SKU 0 33674 12403 1

DSLD Entry Date 2019-07-24

Product Type Botanical

Form Lozenge

Brand Nature's Way

DSLD ID 204841

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

12 Research Sources

48 Avg Quality Score

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

ClinicalTrials.gov

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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