Elderberry & Zinc by NOW — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

Product Label

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Label Data

1 Lozenge(s) Serving Size

30 Servings

Botanical with Nutrients Product Type

38% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories

10 Calorie(s)

Total Carbohydrates

3 Gram(s) (1% DV)

Vitamin C

150 mg (167% DV)

Zinc

12 mg (109% DV)

✅ 1.1× RDA — within safe limits 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 12mg UL 40mg

Elderberry concentrate

100 mg

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

This product: 100mg

Echinacea purpurea

25 mg

📊 Market median: 400.0mg (380 products) 📚 34 studies (Tier A: 1, B: 10)

This product: 25mg

Bee Propolis

25 mg

Slippery Elm

25 mg

Other Ingredients

Sorbitol Fructose Microcrystalline Cellulose Stearic Acid Magnesium Stearate Silicon Dioxide natural Raspberry flavor Hypromellose

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

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

Target Groups

Adult (18 - 50 Years) Kosher Gluten Free Dairy Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Suggested Usage: Take 1 lozenge 1 to 3 times daily. Do not chew. Allow the lozenge to dissolve in mouth completely and swallow. Limit long-term consumption of high levels of zinc.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.

Caution: For adults only.

Individuals who are allergic to bees, bee products, or bee pollen should not take this product.

Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.

Keep out of reach of children.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Each lozenge of NOW Elderberry & Zinc is an elderberry concentrate formulated with zinc and vitamin C. Zinc is a trace mineral that plays a critical role in immune system function. Echinacea, propolis and slippery elm have been added to complement this unique formula.

Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

Supports immune system Promotes healthy immune function Support for seasonal changes

Triangle K (Kosher)

Additional Information

GMP Quality Assured

Triangle K (Kosher)

General health Family owned since 1968.

Product Details

UPC / SKU 7 33739 03297 3

DSLD Entry Date 2021-03-25

Product Type Botanical with Nutrients

Form Lozenge

Brand NOW

DSLD ID 245728

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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