The health benefits of elderberry
Elderberry syrup or tea may help you feel better this winter, but evidence that these products can boost immunity or prevent viral illnesses is limited.
- Reviewed by Darshan Mehta, MD, MPH, Contributor
Elderberry syrup or tea may help reduce the duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms, but the evidence for these benefits is uncertain. Claims that elderberry products can prevent viral infections or boost immunity are unproven.
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Darshan Mehta, MD, MPH, Contributor
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