Elderberry Syrup Gummies Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Do elderberry gummies work as well as elderberry syrup? ›

The syrup is absorbed most quickly by the body—whereas if you take elderberry gummies, capsules, lozenges, or teas, they're less potent and/or take longer for the body to digest. Not to mention, the gummies often have added sugar.

Yes, you can take elderberry supplements daily, even three to four times a day. However, you should not take more than the recommended daily dose. Elderberry is a medicinal plant used widely to treat diseases. Most commonly, elderberry supplements are used to treat colds and the flu.

Adults: 60 gummies, lasting at 1 month. Kids: 120 gummies, lasting at 2 months.

Children and pregnant or breastfeeding women shouldn't eat elderberries at all, since it's not known how the berries might affect them. Elderberry supplements can interfere with diabetes medications, laxatives and diuretics, so you shouldn't take elderberry supplements if you are on any of these medications.

When it comes to maintaining a strong immune system, black elderberries (Sambucus nigra) are the preferred choice.

The elderberry plant contains a chemical that produces cyanide in the leaves or other plant parts and in the unripe green fruit. This can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, or more serious side effects if consumed in large quantities.

Elderberry can lower blood pressure.

The antioxidants, such as polyphenols found in elderberry, lower blood pressure by reducing oxidative stress. Elderberry also lowers uric acid in the bloodstream. Both oxidative stress and uric acid have been found to be a main cause of high blood pressure.

Cardiovascular disease risk biomarkers and liver and kidney function are not altered in postmenopausal women after ingesting an elderberry extract rich in anthocyanins for 12 weeks.

No interactions were found between Elderberry Gummies with Vitamin C and Zinc and magnesium oxide.

Do elderberry gummies need to be refrigerated? ›

Do I need to refrigerate after opening? All of our products must be refrigerated after opening except our elderberry gummies and our 2oz dried elderflower bags.

Although there is no specific time of day to take elderberry, you'll maximize its benefits by using it consistently on a regular basis. You can choose whether to use it morning, afternoon or evening. It may be best to use elderberry for short periods of time to support healthy immune function, and then take a break.

Cons: Added sugars and other ingredients: To make them palatable, gummies often contain additional sugars and may have artificial colors or flavors. Lower potency: Gummies may contain less elderberry extract per serving compared to syrup, meaning you may need to consume more to get the same effects.

May improve cold and flu symptoms

Black elderberry extracts and flower infusions have been shown to help reduce the severity and length of influenza ( 9 ). Commercial preparations of elderberry for the treatment of colds come in various forms, including liquids, capsules, lozenges, and gummies.

Our shelf life study deemed our syrup safe out of the fridge for up to 5 days. As always, we recommend you keep an eye on the consistency, taste and smell of the syrup. Do not consume if it starts growing white mold, smells bad, tastes bad or fizzes upon opening.

The berries and flowers of elderberry are packed with antioxidants and vitamins that may boost your immune system. They could help tame inflammation, lessen stress, and help protect your heart, too. Some experts recommend elderberry to help prevent and ease cold and flu symptoms.

The recommended dose for daily immune support* is: Adults and kids age 4 and up: 1-2 gummies per day.

"Unfortunately, the reality is that those kinds of products aren't really offering you any benefit," says Michael Starnbach, a professor of microbiology at Harvard Medical School. "There's no evidence that they help in fighting disease." To understand why, you need to know a little about how the immune system works.