Vitamin Supplements 360 - Elderberry The New Kid On The Block

A lot of vitamin supplements out there claim to help boost your immunity.

A new breakthrough in the search for swine flu relief, a supplement called elderberry is getting lots of attention.

During flu season people look for ways to boost their immunity. We’ve have seen echinacea and we’ve seen Vitamin C get alot of attention but Elderberry is something most people know nothing about. Elderberry is the new kid on the block whos pop more recently is being driven by research.
Some of the most promising research about the strength of elderberry, and its potential effect against the H1N1 virus, comes from a company called HerbalScience. This company also makes elderberry products of coarse.
According to HerbalScience, a small study of 64 people with flu-like symptoms in China found that after 48 hours of taking elderberry supplements, patients reported a “significant reduction in symptoms,“ and 28% of people in the study were symptom free.

Like many supplement products, more research is needed to claim specific effectiveness.

Elderberry use is not new. If you look at cultures in the past, it has been used for generations. It is a good winter-time herb. It is also very popular because it is safe for kids and tolerated well.

Needless to say, make sure you check with your doctor BEFORE taking any over the counter vitamins or supplements. And always check for any possible medication interactions.