Elderberries are a low-calorie food packed with antioxidants.
A good source of phenolic acids: These compounds are powerful antioxidants that can help reduce damage from oxidative stress in the body.
A good source of flavonols: Elderberry contains the antioxidant flavonols quercetin, kaempferol and isorhamnetin. Flavonols reduce the risk of cancer.
Rich in anthocyanins: These compounds give the fruit its characteristic dark black-purple color and are a strong antioxidant with anti-inflammatory effects.
Helps fight cancer: Both European and American elderberry have been found to have some cancer-inhibiting properties in test-tube studies.
Fights harmful bacteria and viruses: Elderberry has found to inhibit the growth of bacteria that causes ulcer and improved symptoms of sinusitis and bronchitis.
Boosts immune system: Elderberry is packed with polyphenols that are found to support immune defense by increasing the number of white blood cells which protects our body against viruses, parasites, and other invading organisms. Our Elderberry actively prevents the binding of Covid-like viruses to cells limiting potential foreign infections. It also eliminates constipation and boosts gastrointestinal system.
Protects the skin against UV radiation: A skin product containing elderberry extract was found to have a sun protection factor (SPF) of 9.88.
Has antidepressant properties: A study has found that elderberry extract have improved performance and mood markers.