{"id":50407,"date":"2024-03-04T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ehproject.org\/?post_type=informational_posts&p=50407"},"modified":"2024-03-04T08:30:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T16:30:05","slug":"elderberry-for-flu","status":"publish","type":"informational_posts","link":"https:\/\/www.ehproject.org\/nutrition\/healthy-eating\/elderberry-for-flu","title":{"rendered":"Elderberry For Flu 2024: Does It Work & Other Things To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Amid the cold and flu season, it\u2019s helpful to know about natural remedies. Vitamins like zinc<\/a>[1]<\/sup> and vitamin C<\/a>[2]<\/sup> have their place in helping to protect and support the immune system. However, natural foods and supplements, such as elderberries, can alleviate colds and flu. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Elderberry<\/a>[3]<\/sup> is a dark purple berry that grows in shady, moist areas on various continents. Elderberry may improve the symptoms of the common cold or flu symptoms by strengthening the immune system but should be used with caution in patients suffering from COVID-19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Using elderberry for flu may reduce the severity and length<\/a>[4]<\/sup> of the flu and associated symptoms. Elderberry supplementation may also potentially aid in reducing the severity and length of influenza and the common cold with minimal side effects, particularly during air travel.<\/a>[5]<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n Elderberry & Flu: Can The Former Treat The Latter?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes. Clinical studies show that influenza patients can reduce the duration<\/a>[4]<\/sup> of the flu by taking elderberry. Common flu symptoms<\/a>,[6]<\/sup> such as cough, nasal congestion, and sore throat can also be treated effectively with elderberry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, there is not sufficient evidence that elderberry can prevent the flu or related symptoms. Rather, it may help treat an existing flu.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\nElderberry For Flu – Does It Work?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n