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Elderberry

Also called: Black elder, Sambucus nigra

A dark purple berry rich in antioxidants, used to shorten colds and flu when taken early.

Commonly used for

  • Colds and flu, taken early
  • Short-term immune support

Found naturally in

  • Cooked elderberries, in jams and syrups

Label red flags

  • Syrups high in added sugar
  • No elderberry amount listed

Check with a provider

  • Autoimmune conditions. It may stimulate the immune system, so ask your provider first.
  • Taking immune-suppressing medicines
  • Taking diabetes medicine

Supplements that contain it

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Parts of the body it affects

Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.

Illustration of a lymphocyte, a type of white blood cell

Blood & immune system

Blood carries oxygen and nutrients, and white blood cells defend you from infection. In autoimmune disease, that defense system targets your own tissues.

Illustrations: Servier Medical Art, CC BY 4.0

Dr. Lesher, ND

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