Elderberry: Nature’s Immune Booster
Is a dark purple berry that is loaded with essential vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants to boost your immune system!
Vitamins: Vitamin A, Vitamin B9 (Folate), Vitamin C
Minerals: Calcium, Potassium, Iron; and Fiber
Studies have found that elderberry can help decrease the duration of cold and flu symptoms, can reduce swelling in mucous membranes and relieve nasal and sinus congestion, and lessen sneezing, itchiness, and other symptoms of allergies (i.e. runny nose, and watery eyes).
Study in the Journal of Internal Medicine: 60 people with flu-like symptoms took 15 milliliters (mL) of elderberry syrup four times a day. Their symptoms improved 4 days before the people who took a placebo. (pubmed.ncbi.nl...)
Recommended Dosage:
Elderberry syrup/juice: 1 Tablespoon (15ml) orally 4 times daily for flu treatment.
Elderberry powder: 1 teaspoonful 4 times daily (i.e. add 1 teaspoonful into smoothies/tea)
15 Benefits of Elderberry:
1) Relieves nasal congestion
2) Anti-inflammatory
3) Anti-viral
4) High in Vitamin A, B, C, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, and Antioxidants
5) Treats respiratory illnesses such as cold and flu
6) Boots digestive system
7) Maintains bone health
8) Lowers blood pressure
9) Boosts Immune System
10) Natural diuretic effect
11) Removes mucus from lungs, sinuses, and body
12) Anti-carcinogenic
13) Reduces appearance of wrinkles and age spots
14) Improves eye health
15) Good for blood sugar management
Disclaimer:This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Eilbra Younan, and all viewers of this content are advised to consult with their doctors regarding specific health questions, especially those taking prescriptions, and/or over-the-counter(OTC) medications before starting this or any nutrition or lifestyle change. This content is for informational and educational purposes only, and is not intended to provide medical advice or take the place of medical advice or treatment from a personal doctor. Neither Dr. Eilbra Younan and/or publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health side-effects/consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content.
4 окт 2024
