01/12/2023
Many of elderberry's health benefits can be attributed to anthocyanin. As an antioxidant, anthocyanin works by clearing the body of free radicals that damage cells at the DNA level. It also has antiviral properties that may prevent or reduce the severity of certain common infections.
Elderberry also exerts anti-inflammatory effects, reducing swelling and pain by tempering the body's immune response.
Some Interesting Studies👇🏾
A 2019 study on elderberry for both cold and flu suggested that the fruit substantially reduced upper-airway symptoms.
A 2016 study from Australia reported that, among 312 long-haul airline passengers, those who used elderberry extract 10 days before and five days after their flight had 50 percent fewer sick days resulting from a cold than those who didn't.
� In addition, passengers who used elderberry had less severe colds based on a scoring of upper respiratory tract symptoms.
