  Many people are looking for recommendations for preventing and treating the flu. Building up the immune system through herbs such as Echinacea, golden seal, astragalus and olive leaf extract may be used to fend off the flu. But what can you do once you or a family member gets the flu? Now, a new study reconfirms elderberry’s ability to reduce flu days. In a new study Extract of Elderberry reduced symptoms and shortened the duration of flu type A and B in fifty four participants aged 18-54. The study, accepted for publication in the Journal of International Medical Research, was conducted in Oslo, Norway. On average, flu patients given elderberry recovered in 3.1 days, compared to 7.1 days for those given a placebo. In a previous published study, 90% of flu patients taking Elderberry were completely free of symptoms in 2 to 3 days, as compared to 6 days with a placebo. The action is explained as follows - flu viruses are covered by tiny protein spikes which they use to attach to and infect healthy human cells. Apparently the key active substances within black elderberry disarm these spikes and stop the first step of viral infection. The elderberry extract works best if taken at the first sign of symptoms and it has not been studied for it’s preventive properties. Elderberry Defense™ [Immune] is great to have on hand during the cold-and-flu season as it promotes immune system function and provides essential nutrients for health. Elderberry contains naturally occurring vitamin C, fruit acids, traces of essential oil and anthocyanic pigments. Scientific studies indicate that elderberry may have antiviral activity. Echinacea (added to this formula) is the most popular herb in America for the immune system; it is mild and suitable for all ages. Royal jelly is another remarkable food, produced by young nurse bees from honey and pollen. After a female bee eats royal jelly, she becomes a queen, gains energy and stamina, and she lives up to 60 times longer than the other bees. Each capsule contains 394 mg of elderberry extract, Echinacea purpurea and royal jelly. Take 2 capsules with a meal three times daily, plus 2 capsules at bedtime. Stock 868-5 / 100 capsules per bottle. |
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