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Sambucus Zinc-C

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 40% of ingredients have research evidence
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What the Evidence Says

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Vitamin C and zinc are supported by moderate evidence for supporting immune function and reducing cold duration. Elderberry concentrate is also used for immune support, though research evidence is more limited compared to the vitamins. These ingredients are generally recognized as safe when taken within recommended dosages.

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

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Product Label

Label for Sambucus Zinc-C
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Label Data

1 Lozenge(s)
Serving Size
60
Servings
Botanical with Nutrients
Product Type
40%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s) (1% DV)
Vitamin C
100 mg (111% DV)
3 mg (27% DV)
Within RDA (0.3× RDA) 263 studies (A:6, B:134)
Market median: 175.0mg (497 products) 11 studies (A:0, B:1)

Other Ingredients

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

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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

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 33739 03384 0
DSLD Entry Date2024-07-25
Product TypeBotanical with Nutrients
FormLozenge
BrandNOW
DSLD ID314064
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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