Hippocrates called the elderberry tree his “medicine chest,” because of all the benefits these berries have on health.
There are over 30 different types of elderberry plants around the world, but the one that is the closest related to your health and healing is the Sambucus.
I’ve been taking elderberry lately for immune support and love it!
Not only does it taste good, but it has helped with other issues I was having like seasonal allergies and all that comes with that!
Why is elderberry so powerful?
It has a high concentration of certain flavonoids called “anthocyanins”. These antioxidants work within your immune system to bring wellness to your whole body and to keep you strong and healthy.
Elderberry also helps to clear your body of free radicals. Remember those guys? They damage cells on a DNA level and can cause a lot of health issues if they have their way. Elderberry cleans them out and your cells are left healthy and ready to fight anything that would jeopardize your health.
Let’s go a little deeper and talk about this amazing health support and all the benefits you can experience with this purple powerhouse!
Benefits of Elderberry:
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- Major immune support. With COVID still running rampant, strengthening your immune system is critical.
- Upper respiratory conditions. Colds, flu, or any upper respiratory issue can be minimized by elderberry. It also acts as a natural expectorant.
- Relief of seasonal allergies. My allergy symptoms have been greatly reduced by taking elderberry.
- Improved heart health with potassium. Helps to remove excess cholesterol LDL (lousy cholesterol) and helps to increase HDL (happy cholesterol) for optimal health. It also relaxes the tension in the blood vessels and arteries that could lead to a heart attack.
- Weight loss. Elderberry speeds up the metabolism, so your weight goals may be easier to reach just by supplementing with this amazing health support.
- Skin health. Because of the high concentration of bioflavonoids, your skin will have more of a glow, age spots will fade, and wrinkles will be lessened.
- Natural laxative. Keep things moving naturally so you feel great!
- Lowers cancer risks. Because of the high levels of antioxidants and free radical clearing in your cells, you can have some major protection in your body.
- Fights inflammation. The precursor to most diseases is inflammation in the body. Anytime you reduce it, you are bringing increased health to every cell and all your organs.
Is elderberry right for you?
For most people yes. It can be a powerful support for immunity and increasing your health. If you have an autoimmune issue though, it would be best to consult a doctor before starting elderberry since it works directly on the immune system.
Dosage
The easiest way to take elderberry is either in syrup, tablet, or lozenge, and even tea. I personally like the syrup and experienced quick results with it. The tablets though and lozenge are nice to have on hand for travel or keep in your purse.
The instructions have a maintenance dosage or an intense dosage, depending on what kind of support you need. If you are fighting something off and feel crummy go for the intense! Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions though. More is not always better, especially in something this powerful.
I hope this has helped you in another way in thinking about how to optimize your health or get you on a healthier path. With everything that is going on in the world right now, having a strong immune system is crucial. Elderberry may be just what your body needs. Keep it on hand, and you will always have something to help you stay healthy and well all year long!
Until next time,
~pat
