Sambucus Zinc-C by NOW — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

Product Label

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Label Data

1 Lozenge(s) Serving Size

60 Servings

Botanical with Nutrients Product Type

40% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories

5 Calorie(s)

Total Carbohydrates

1 Gram(s) (1% DV)

Vitamin C

100 mg (111% DV)

Zinc

3 mg (27% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.3× RDA of 11 mg) 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 3mg UL 40mg

Elderberry concentrate

150 mg

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

This product: 150mg

Other Ingredients

Xylitol Microcrystalline Cellulose Hydroxypropyl Cellulose Citric Acid natural Acai flavor Stearic Acid Silicon Dioxide organic Stevia leaf extract

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

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Suggested Usage: For children (ages 4 & up) and adults, take 1 lozenge daily. Allow the lozenge to dissolve in mouth completely and swallow.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

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

Keep out of reach of children.

Contains Xylitol, which is harmful to pets.

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

🧪 Formulation Notes

NOW Sambucus Zinc-C Lozenges features a 10:1 elderberry concentrate. As a centuries old tradition, elderberry has been used by herbalists as a tonic to maintain health and well-being. This product includes vitamin C and Zinc for their critical immune-supporting properties.

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

Natural color variation may occur in this product.

For adults and children

Immune support

Elderberry concentrate with Zinc and Vitamin C Sugar free, low calorie

Sugar free, low calorie

Vegetarian/vegan

Made and quality tested in the USA with globally sourced ingredients.

Additional Information

Store in a cool, dry place after opening.

Botanicals/herbs Family owned since 1968.

GMP Quality Assured

Product Details

UPC / SKU 7 33739 03384 0

DSLD Entry Date 2024-07-25

Product Type Botanical with Nutrients

Form Lozenge

Brand NOW

DSLD ID 314064

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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