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Effer-C Elderberry

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 48% of ingredients have research evidence
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What the Evidence Says

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Vitamin C is supported by strong evidence for its role in immune function and antioxidant protection. The formulation includes xylitol and carbohydrates as inactive bases. Overall, research coverage for this specific ingredient profile is limited, though the primary active component is well-documented.

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Label for Effer-C Elderberry
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Label Data

5.5 Gram(s)
Serving Size
Other Combinations
Product Type
48%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Calories
5 {Calories}
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s) (1% DV)
Sugar
Xylitol
2 Gram(s)
Vitamin C
1 Gram(s) (1667% DV)
0.76 mg (51% DV)
Within RDA (0.6× RDA) 76 studies (A:0, B:33)
0.5 mg (29% DV)
Within RDA (0.4× RDA) 13 studies (A:0, B:1)
10 mg (50% DV)
Within RDA (0.7× RDA) 196 studies (A:5, B:63)
10 mg (500% DV)
7.7× RDA — above typical dose (UL: 100 mg) 114 studies (A:3, B:35)
15 mcg (4% DV)
Market median: 667.0mg (446 products) 226 studies (A:10, B:105)
30 mcg (500% DV)
12.5× RDA — above typical dose 139 studies (A:1, B:44)
2.5 mg (25% DV)
Within RDA (0.5× RDA) 2 studies — no high-quality reviews
Calcium
20 mg (2% DV)
60 mg (15% DV)
Within RDA (0.1× RDA) 316 studies (A:8, B:159)
5 mg (33% DV)
Within RDA (0.5× RDA) 263 studies (A:6, B:134)
1 mg (50% DV)
Within RDA (0.4× RDA) 9 studies — no high-quality reviews
20 mcg (17% DV)
Within RDA (0.6× RDA) 199 studies (A:1, B:55)
Sodium
50 mg (2% DV)
Potassium
180 mg (5% DV)
Transport C-PLUS
230 mg
Market median: 200.0mg (198 products) 6 studies — no high-quality reviews
5 mg
Market median: 100.0mg (283 products) 144 studies (A:1, B:64)
Market median: 175.0mg (497 products) 11 studies (A:0, B:1)

Other Ingredients

Citric Acid L-Tartaric Acid Silica BetterStevia(TM) natural Raspberry flavor Malic Acid
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Product Information

Directions for Use

SUGGESTED USAGE: As a dietary supplement, empty 1 packet daily into 4 to 6 oz. of water.

Warnings & Precautions

Contains Xylitol, do not feed to pets.

Formulation Notes

Contains Xylitol, do not feed to pets.

SUGAR FREE

1,000 MG VITAMIN C

Vegetarian-Vegan

Additional Information

CODE 0597 V3 FILM0597

Sweetened with Better Stevia ZERO CALORIE SWEETENER(TM)

effervescent drink mix

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Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU7 33739 00597 7
DSLD Entry Date2014-07-25
Product TypeOther Combinations
FormPowder
DSLD ID35301
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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