Black Elderberry Complex + Vitamin C and Zinc Natural Berry Flavor by Rite Aid — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

Product Label

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Label Data

2 Pectin Gummy(ies) Serving Size

30 Servings

Botanical with Nutrients Product Type

40% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories

25 Calorie(s)

Total Carbohydrates

6 Gram(s) (2% DV)

Vitamin C

100 mg (111% DV)

Zinc

7.5 mg (68% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.7× RDA of 11 mg) 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 7.5mg UL 40mg

Sambucus Black Elderberry

400 mg

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

This product: 400mg

Other Ingredients

Sugar Glucose Syrup Glycerin Pectin Apple Juice Concentrate Citric Acid Natural Flavors Sodium Citrate Palm Leaf Glaze, Natural Palm Oil

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

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

Target Groups

Vegan Vegetarian Adult (18 - 50 Years) Gluten Free Dairy Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement for adults, take two (2) pectin gummies daily, preferably with a meal.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Do not exceed recommended dosage. If any adverse reactions occur, immediately stop using this product and consult your doctor. Important: Tamper evident seal under cap. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

Child resistant cap Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.

Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Gluten free No artificial colors No artificial flavors Soy free Dairy free

Vegan

Free From Gluten free No artificial colors

Satisfaction Guarantee If you're not satisfied, we'll happily refund your money.

Additional Information

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid excessive heat.

To ensure quality through expiration, this product was manufactured with higher ingredient levels than the indicated amount per serving.

Product Details

UPC / SKU 0 11822 28809 5

DSLD Entry Date 2024-12-21

Product Type Botanical with Nutrients

Form Gummy or Jelly

Brand Rite Aid

DSLD ID 320474

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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