By Melanie Bush, Director of Science, Artemis International, Inc.10.01.20
Elderberry sales have soared in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers look for scientifically backed ingredients to support immune health. For centuries, Black Elderberry was hailed by European herbalists for having an impressive array of health benefits. Over the last 20 years, clinical trials with human subjects corroborated the anecdotal evidence around elderberry for reliable immune system support.
A particularly brutal influenza season in 2018 brought about a significant uptick in consumer awareness of Black Elderberry’s power against cold and flu viruses, resulting in an influx of new product formulations and dietary supplements to keep pace with consumer demand. This new spike in Black Elderberry sales is merely the latest chapter in its history as a widely used and respected natural remedy.
Key Scientific Studies on Black Elderberry
Favorable anecdotal evidence is one thing. Scientific research is quite another. Researchers have uncovered direct antimicrobial qualities and immune-modulating benefits that make elderberry effective against illnesses like viral infections. Compared to other ber
A particularly brutal influenza season in 2018 brought about a significant uptick in consumer awareness of Black Elderberry’s power against cold and flu viruses, resulting in an influx of new product formulations and dietary supplements to keep pace with consumer demand. This new spike in Black Elderberry sales is merely the latest chapter in its history as a widely used and respected natural remedy.
Key Scientific Studies on Black Elderberry
Favorable anecdotal evidence is one thing. Scientific research is quite another. Researchers have uncovered direct antimicrobial qualities and immune-modulating benefits that make elderberry effective against illnesses like viral infections. Compared to other ber
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