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You can still find many of our supplements at independent health food stores. You can find your nearest store on our store map. Elderberry Syrup is a delicious organic blend including Ginger and Thyme. Elderberry juice, manuka honey 14+ and thyme, along with the other herbs in this syrup, have long been used to help support seasonal health. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/pharmaceutical-quality-resources/facts-about-current-good-manufacturing-practices-cgmps The recommended dietary allowance of zinc is higher during pregnancy — 11 milligrams (mg) vs. 8 milligrams when you’re not pregnant. But keep in mind that your daily intake shouldn’t exceed 40 mg, which is lower than what many supplements sold specifically as cold and flu remedies contain.Elderberries are perfect for wild collection; they grow in abundance and can be harvested every year without harming the plant. Our wild elderberries come from southern Hungary, where there is still a thriving industry of wild herb collection. The collectors, who are predominantly of Roma origin, have formed a small cooperative made up of about 30 people. Every year they harvest the fresh berries from a patchwork of different sized areas of organically certified land. The fresh berries are immediately taken to our local partner for drying and export.

Unfortunately, there just isn’t enough scientific data to confirm whether elderberry is specifically safe for you to consume during pregnancy. So, we would recommend speaking with your physician before adding elderberry to your list of remedies.Berries destined for our teas are dried in whole bunches in a large hot air dryer at about 45°C for 2 days. Tsui B, et al. (2001). A survey of dietary supplement use during pregnancy at an academic medical center. This concentrated broad-spectrum syrup contains the highest organic grade, sustainably cultivated herbs, carefully selected to bring you the full potential of nature's goodness.

But on the other hand, another recent study suggested that elderberry isn’t effective in shortening the flu or even reducing symptoms. Keep out of reach of young children. Seek professional advice during pregnancy. Do not exceed the recommended daily intake. Do not use this product as a substitute for a varied diet. In addition to elderberries the collectors harvest a variety of other herbs, including elderflower and nettles, which we also use in our teas and herbal supplements. By harvesting herbs, or herb parts that mature at different times of the year the collectors are able to spread their workload and generate a regular source of income. Anthocyanins possess potent anti-carcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory activity associated with their potent antioxidant activity.The elderberry syrup is prepared from a concentrate, which is made by evaporating freshly squeezed elderberry juice under low pressure at a low temperature to preserve the medicinal and nutritional properties.

eating a balanced diet composed of whole grains, lean protein, fruits and vegetables, and limited sugar Elderberry syrup uses are variable and diverse, including topping onto waffles and pancakes, mixing into teas, or using solely for these medicinal purposes: 1. Fights the FluTiralongo E, et al. (2019). Elderberry supplementation reduces cold duration and symptoms in air-travellers: A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. In one 2019 meta-analysis of studies conducted on non-pregnant people with flu and cold symptoms, those who took elderberry had reduced upper respiratory symptoms. And a2016 study suggested elderberry decreased the duration and severity of colds in air travelers. Supplements held exciting potential to nurture millions more people around the world. However, since we first launched our organic supplements, we have experienced multiple supply and manufacturing challenges. We hoped to find solutions to these ongoing challenges, whilst maintaining our high standards of sourcing and quality of organic ingredients, but after a lot of thorough research and investigation, we discovered that such solutions are not available. Therefore, after a great deal of consideration, we have made the decision to stop producing our range of supplements by the end June 2023.