Sambucus Immune Elderberry Syrup by Nature's Way — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

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ℹ️ Contains proprietary blend — exact ingredient amounts not disclosed

Label Data

5 mL Serving Size

12 Servings

Botanical with Nutrients Product Type

33% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories

30 Calorie(s)

Total Carbohydrates

7 Gram(s) (3% DV)

Vitamin C

100 mg (111% DV)

Zinc

10 mg (91% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.9× RDA of 11 mg) 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 10mg UL 40mg

Proprietary Blend

478 mg

Black Elderberry Extract

100 mg

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

This product: 100mg

Calories

15 Calorie(s)

Total Carbohydrates

4 Gram(s) (1% DV)

Vitamin C

50 mg (56% DV)

Zinc

5 mg (45% DV)

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

RDA 11mg This product: 5mg UL 40mg

Proprietary Blend

239 mg

Black Elderberry Extract

50 mg

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

This product: 50mg

Other Ingredients

Fructose Water, Purified Glycerin Natural Flavors Potassium Sorbate Citric Acid

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

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Recommendation: Dosage cup included. Shake well before each use. For Daily Maintenance: Adults: Take 2 teaspoons (tsp) (10 mL) daily. Children ages 7 and older: Take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) daily. For Intensive Use: Adults: Take 2 teaspoons (10 mL) twice daily. Children ages 7 and older: Take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) twice daily.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Do not exceed recommended dose.

Not formulated for children under 7 years of age.

Caution: Not recommended for individuals with autoimmune conditions.

Individuals with allergies to plants of the Asteraceae (Compositae) family, including ragweed, should use this product with caution.

If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

Safety sealed with inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Gluten free. No peanut, dairy, or artificial colors.

Bottled and tested in the USA

Vegetarian V Gelatin free

Ages 7+

Sambucus Immune Elderberry Syrup with vitamin C, zinc, propolis & echinacea

Additional Information

Vegetarian V Gelatin free

Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.

Questions? 1-800-962-8873 / naturesway.com

Servings per container 24, 12

Product Details

DSLD Entry Date 2025-08-22

Product Type Botanical with Nutrients

Form Liquid

Brand Nature's Way

DSLD ID 337259

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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