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Elderberry

product on market Powder Emergen-C Safety: 98/100
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This product looks safe

  • Folate: 167mg is 167.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
  • 58% of ingredients have research evidence
C Label Compliance Grade

What the Evidence Says

✨ AI-generated · Qwen 3.6 · methodology

Vitamin C and B vitamins like thiamine and riboflavin provide strong evidence for supporting immune function and energy metabolism. However, the overall evidence coverage for this specific ingredient profile is very limited. The product maintains a high safety score with no significant concerns noted.

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

Alerts

Safety Alerts

Folate: 167mg is 167.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

Label

Product Label

Label for Elderberry
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Details

Label Data

8.4 Gram(s)
Serving Size
18
Servings
Botanical with Nutrients
Product Type
58%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories
25 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
5 Gram(s) (2% DV)
Vitamin C
250 mg (278% DV)
0.36 mg (30% DV)
Within RDA (0.3× RDA) 76 studies (A:0, B:33)
0.39 mg (30% DV)
Within RDA (0.3× RDA) 13 studies (A:0, B:1)
4 mg (25% DV)
Within RDA (0.3× RDA) 196 studies (A:5, B:63)
10 mg (588% DV)
7.7× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 100 mg) 114 studies (A:3, B:35)
167 mcg DFE (42% DV)
Exceeds UL by 167.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 226 studies (A:10, B:105)
25 mcg (1042% DV)
10.4× RDA — above typical dose 139 studies (A:1, B:44)
2.5 mg (50% DV)
Within RDA (0.5× RDA) 2 studies — no high-quality reviews
Calcium
50 mg (4% DV)
38 mg (3% DV)
Within RDA (0.1× RDA) 13 studies (A:0, B:3)
53 mg (13% DV)
Within RDA (0.1× RDA) 316 studies (A:8, B:159)
2 mg (18% DV)
Within RDA (0.2× RDA) 263 studies (A:6, B:134)
0.5 mg (22% DV)
Within RDA (0.2× RDA) 9 studies — no high-quality reviews
10 mcg (29% DV)
Within RDA (0.3× RDA) 199 studies (A:1, B:55)
Sodium
70 mg (3% DV)
Potassium
200 mg (4% DV)
Market median: 175.0mg (497 products) 11 studies (A:0, B:1)

Other Ingredients

Sugar Fructose Citric Acid Maltodextrin Malic Acid Contains less than 2% of
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

Unverified Nutrient
Unverified All Other
Unverified Structure/Function
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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: Ages 14 and up, one (1) packet daily. Empty contents into a glass, add 4–6 oz of water, stir. For lighter flavor, mix with more water. Do not exceed suggested use.

6 oz. 5 oz. 4 oz. Fix it how you like it! Less water=more flavor Feel the good

Warnings & Precautions

As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication, consult your doctor before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if packet seal is torn or broken.

Formulation Notes

Vitamin C, Zinc and Manganese

Daily immune support and botanicals

Natural elderberry High potency vitamin C Antioxidants, B vitamins and electrolytes

Flavored fizzy drink mix with other natural flavors

Your favorite fizzy drink mix has taken a botanical twist- infused with the goodness of natural elderberry! Support your immune system with a daily dose of 250 mg Vitamin C, and antioxidants zinc and manganese. You'll also get a boost of 7 B vitamins - to enhance energy naturally - and key electrolytes. All that goodness blended with a naturally flavored Elderberry burst! Yum!

Caffeine-free Gluten-free

Vegetarian

Additional Information

Store at room temperature. Protect from moisture.

Carton contains individual packets.

Recyclable. This box is recyclable.

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU0 76314 60119 6
DSLD Entry Date2021-05-22
Product TypeBotanical with Nutrients
FormPowder
BrandEmergen-C
DSLD ID250328
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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