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Take Elderberry Syrup

Description

Elderberry Syrup is obtained from the berries of the black elderberry. As an antiviral, it may help with respiratory infections.

Elderberry Syrup

Raw berries to prepare at home

You can drink the syrup directly, or mix it into an infusion and drink it hot.

It helps the immune system by increasing the production of inflammatory cytokines, which may help the cells work more effectively in fighting infection.
Its high content of flavonoids causes it to have anti-aging effects and protect cells from the damage they may receive.
This plant contains chemicals called anthocyanins, which have been shown to have an antiviral effect and strengthen the immune system.

2-5 minutes

3-4 times per week

2-3 times per day to lessen the symptoms of the flu

Any

It can cause allergic reactions in some cases.

In a recent review [1], elderberry syrup was shown to be very effective in treating upper respiratory symptoms. It even proved to be safer than some traditional antibiotics.
The berries cannot be eaten if they have not ripened, because they can be toxic.

Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplementation effectively treats upper respiratory symptoms: A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled clinical trials. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30670267
Anti-influenza virus effects of elderberry juice and its fractions. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22972323
Elderberry and Elderflower Extracts, Phenolic Compounds, and Metabolites and Their Effect on Complement, RAW 264.7 Macrophages and Dendritic Cells. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5372600/
Effects of Elderberry Juice from Different Genotypes on Oxidative and Inflammatory Responses in Microglial Cells. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4859762/
Elderberry Compounds Directly Inhibit Flu Virus Entry and Replication in Human Cells. https://nutritionreview.org/2019/04/elderberry-compounds-directly-inhibit-flu-virus-entry-and-replication-in-human-cells/
Health benefits of elderberry. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/323288