Black Elderberry

Sometimes these can be a bit challenging to find in my local pharmacy. I like the price and the quality. As a senior citizen, I like to give my immune system a boost from time to time. I'm not convinced of the benefits, but I figure I can't go wrong by trying these.

I am a chronic sufferer of bacterial sinus infection. Ask me why, and I can give you some long winded explanation about a slightly deviated septum and sinus design, and a slew of other stuff that I've read and heard from my doctor. Bottom line, both you and I don't care the reasoning, but rather, preventative care. I can tell you that these Elderberry capsules help. If I get "that feeling" like a sinus infection is impending, I'll start popping two of these twice a day. 9 times out of 10, I can stave off the infection from grabbing a foothold in my sinuses long enough to let my immune system kick it completely out (without antibiotics and/or steroids). Does it help get rid of a sinus infection already in place?: inconclusive from my experience. Once I have a sinus infection, it takes about the same amount of time to get rid of it whether or not I'm taking it. Maybe I get rid of it a day soon, but statistically that's probably considered to be "noise in the data". Does it work for flu and other viral colds? I can't tell you that. I know that bacterial sinus infections can be precipitated by viral infections, but excluding bacterial sinus infection, I don't get sick. I've had the flu maybe twice in the last 20 years. Bottom line I have no experience with regard to using this to fight flu. Can't hurt to try though (I don't think you can OD on berries easily, could be wrong though). Does it have any other benefits? I don't know, maybe. Again I can only speak from experience. I take them, it staves off a sinus infection. I get that there are a lot of other beneficial claims about elderberry, but I have personally never noticed/experienced them. Is this just another homeopathic snake oil? No. While I agree that there are a lot of homeopathic "remedies" out there that don't work and are probably just a placebo effect, there are also ones out there that work. Heck, I've experienced allergic reactions to homeopathic remedies that landed me in worse trouble than before. Elderberry is a homeopathic remedy that works for me. Will it work for you? Maybe, maybe not, every body is different, and it could be that my body utilizes it due to a deficiency of something that elderberry has. Summary (tl;dr): Get it and try the bottle once. You can take it all the time, but I find it sufficient to take them when I feel a sinus infection coming on (I mean, who *wants* to take a bunch of pills at breakfast). Berry form is probably preferable, but the capsules are convenient and store for long periods of time without getting mildew-y. The price is right, it staves off sinus infections, and probably works for staving off other colds as well. Can't hurt to find out if your body responds to it.

I’ve been using this elderberry supplement for a few weeks now, and I’m already seeing amazing results! It’s a natural powerhouse that’s helped boost my immune system and keep me feeling strong and energized. The capsules are easy to take and have no aftertaste, which is always a bonus.

Helps to boost your immunity

Works how it should every household should have elderberry in it.

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Almost every year I get a cold that just lingers. Then it settles in my lungs, becomes bronchitis or an upper respiratory infection and I have to get antibiotics at that point and it finally goes away. Well, this year I have the misfortune of having NO INSURANCE. Yay, me! LOL This means that any visit to any doctor is about $200 and I then have to pay $50 to $100 for any prescriptions. It just isn't possible for me at this time. Well, I found a Celestial Seasonings tea that seemed to help, with echinacea and elderberry (about $2.50 in grocery stores, if you can find it). I read that elderberry is great for colds, and is found in Sambucol cough medicine. The tea was too weak for this cold, this year, and Sambucol (syrup, drops, and melts) all seemed to be too high. I read the reviews of this product and other elderberry capsules that said they were helpful. I took 2 a day for about 2 to 3 days and "magically" the bronchial infection went away. I am still coughing a bit and such but I have been abusing my immune system in other ways by staying up late (I am trying to complete another degree). Sleep has SUCH a large effect on immunity, I am sure I would completely well if I had been sleeping the way I should. The product is inexpensive, you get a ton of it, and it works. Try this if you have healthcare and definitely take a chance if you DON'T. ---Mark's wife

Ive been using nature's way elderberry capsules for many years. No taste and easy to swallow capsule. Quality has always been great. Ive recommend it to many family and friends and while some are skeptical they are a believer after trying. Great value. Highly recommend.