Elderberry is a species from the small Adoxaceae family of flowering plants.
Solgar Elderberry Extract may help to to reduce the duration of influenza symptoms from an average of 6 days to 48 hours. The potential benefits of Elderberries in reducing viral infection is thought to stem from an ability to inhibit a mechanism required for viral replication. Elderberries also contain a broad range of powerful antioxidant compounds including polyphenols.
All standardised full potency herbs are combined with a mix of compounds with antioxidant properties to help maintain the herb's freshness, stability and integrity. These include: Mixed Tocopherols; Mixed Carotenoids; Rosemary Extract; Vitamin C.