Elderberry Extract for Cold and Flu Symptoms

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Cold and flu symptoms - stuffy nose, sore throat, cough, fever, body aches.

Elderberry may fight viruses and boost the immune system to help you recover faster.

300mg standardized elderberry extract capsules, 4 times daily with meals

Duration: During illness (typically 5-7 days)

Before Treatment

Coming down with a cold or flu, with typical upper respiratory symptoms.

After Treatment

Cold lasted about 2 days shorter. Symptoms were less severe.

Benefits observed within 2-3 days of symptom onset

No side effects reported. Very well tolerated.

Elderberry Extract for Cold and Flu Symptoms
Tiralongo E, et al. Nutrients. 2016;8(4):182

Elderberry may help you get over a cold about 2 days faster with milder symptoms.

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