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Elderberry

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  • No ingredients exceed tolerable upper intake levels
  • 100% of ingredients have research evidence
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What the Evidence Says

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Elderberry fruit extract and powder are researched for their potential to reduce the duration and severity of upper respiratory symptoms. Current evidence for these effects is considered limited due to small study sizes and inconsistent results. The ingredient profile maintains a high safety rating for general consumption.

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Label for Elderberry
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Label Data

1 Capsule(s)
Serving Size
Botanical
Product Type
100%
Evidence Coverage
Ingredients

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

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

Other Ingredients

Vegetable Cellulose Capsule Dicalcium Phosphate
Claims

Label Claims — Verification

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Product Information

Directions for Use

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule two times daily.

Warnings & Precautions

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

WARNING: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.

Formulation Notes

No Sugar, No Artficial Colors, No Artifical Flavors, Sodium Free, No Wheat, No Gluten, No Soy, No Dairy, Yeast Free.

Additional Information

Store in a cool, dry place.

550 mg 15% Polyphenols

CODE 194912 DGG

Made in the USA

Seasonal Antioxidant Defense*

Visit us at www.gnc.com

Metadata

Product Details

UPC / SKU0 48107 07003 8
DSLD Entry Date2011-10-26
Product TypeBotanical
FormCapsule
DSLD ID702
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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