Children's Elderberry Complex by BioCare — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

Product Label

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Label Data

10 mL Serving Size

Botanical with Nutrients Product Type

67% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Vitamin C

100 mg (125% DV)

Zinc

5 mg (50% DV)

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

RDA 11mg This product: 5mg UL 40mg

Elderberry Concentrate

620 mg

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

This product: 620mg

Other Ingredients

Water Glycerol Fructose Elderberry Concentrate Acacia Gum Vitamin C Zinc Gluconate Potassium Sorbate

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 Vegan Vegetarian Women (not pregnant or lactating) Dairy Free Children more than 1 but less than 4

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Directions: take daily with food as indicated or as professionally directed. Shake well before use. From 3 years - 2 teaspoons (10ml) From 7 years - 3 teaspoons (15ml)

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily intake. Do not purchase if the seal is broken.

Keep out of reach of children.

If you are under medical supervision, please consult a doctor before use.

Not suitable for use during planned pregnancy, pregnancy or breastfeeding.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Vitamin C & zinc for immune support with elderberry

Vegetarian & Vegan

Vitamin C & zinc contribute to normal function of the immune system.

Additional Information

Store in a cool, dry place. Vacuum sealed for stability. Once opened, refrigerate and consume within 4 months.

NRV = Nutrient Reference Value

Product Details

UPC / SKU 5 033290 354152

DSLD Entry Date 2024-01-24

Product Type Botanical with Nutrients

Form Liquid

Brand BioCare

DSLD ID 302197

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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