Sambucus Immune Syrup by Natures Way – Elderberry Syrup for Immune Support
Sambucus Immune Syrup by Natures Way is a liquid dietary supplement combining black elderberry extract with vitamin C, zinc, echinacea, and propolis. This elderberry syrup brings essential nutrients and traditional botanical ingredients together, rather than supplying elderberry alone.
The formula is intended for adults and children ages 7 and older, with separate serving directions for each age group. Its sweetened liquid format offers an alternative to swallowing capsules, while the age-specific amounts help families distinguish the adult serving from the smaller children's serving.
Key Sambucus Immune Syrup Benefits
- Supports normal immune-cell function with vitamin C and zinc, two essential nutrients involved in everyday immune activity.
- Provides vitamin C for antioxidant protection, helping cells manage the free radicals produced during normal metabolism.
- Supplies black elderberry extract standardized to anthocyanins, the naturally occurring pigments associated with the berry's antioxidant character.
- Combines nutritional immune support with elderberry's traditional wellness use in one formula for eligible family members.
How Sambucus Immune Syrup Works
Immune support involves both adequate nutrition and the normal function of immune cells. Vitamin C contributes to these cells' activity and helps maintain collagen-containing tissues, including the skin barrier. Zinc participates in the development and communication of immune cells. These complementary nutritional roles explain why both nutrients are included alongside the botanical extracts.
The formula's antioxidant support centers on vitamin C and the anthocyanin-containing elderberry extract. Antioxidants interact with reactive molecules; that role is distinct from stimulating immunity indiscriminately. This syrup is not a complete multivitamin, and its sweetened base contributes added sugars that should be considered alongside the rest of the diet.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Black Elder (Sambucus nigra L.) (berry) Extract: Supplies anthocyanins, berry pigments with antioxidant properties. Standardization identifies these plant compounds within the extract, while elderberry brings a history of traditional immune-support use to this nutrient-and-botanical formula.
- Vitamin C: Supports normal immune-cell activity and helps protect cells through its antioxidant action. It also assists enzymes needed to build collagen, connecting everyday nutrient intake with the maintenance of skin and other structural tissues.
- Zinc: Supports normal immune-cell development and signaling. This essential mineral also participates in protein production and cell division, the ongoing processes that help the body maintain its tissues.
- Echinacea and propolis: Echinacea root and flower extracts contribute the formula's traditional herbal immune-support component. Propolis is a bee-derived material containing plant phenolic compounds. Both are combined in a proprietary blend; the label does not specify their individual amounts.
Sambucus Immune Syrup Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking a liquid combination of elderberry, vitamin C, zinc, echinacea, and propolis.
- Children ages 7 and older using the smaller, age-specific serving under adult supervision.
- People who prefer a sweetened syrup and can accommodate its added sugars and allergy precautions.
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Recommendation: Dosage cup included. Shake well before each use. For Daily Maintenance: Adults: Take 2 teaspoons (tsp) (10 mL) daily. Children 7 years of age and older: Take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) daily. For Intensive Use: Adults: Take 2 teaspoons (10 mL) twice daily. Children 7 years of age and older: Take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) twice daily. Do not exceed recommended dose. Not formulated for children under 7 years of age.
Serving Size: Ages 7+: 1 teaspoon (5 mL); Adults: 2 teaspoons (10 mL)
Servings Per Container: 4 fl oz (120 mL): 24 servings at 1 teaspoon, 12 servings at 2 teaspoons; 8 fl oz (240 mL): 48 servings at 1 teaspoon, 24 servings at 2 teaspoons
| Ingredient | Ages 7+ (5 mL) | Ages 7+ % DV† | Adults (10 mL) | Adults % DV† |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 | 30 | ||
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | 1%† | 7 g | 3%† |
| Total Sugars | 3 g | ** | 5 g | ** |
| Includes Added Sugars | 3 g | 6%† | 5 g | 10%† |
| Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 50 mg | 56% | 100 mg | 111% |
| Zinc (as zinc gluconate) | 5 mg | 45% | 10 mg | 91% |
| Proprietary Blend: Echinacea angustifolia (root) Extract and Echinacea purpurea (flower) Extract, Propolis | 239 mg | ** | 478 mg | ** |
| Black Elder (Sambucus nigra L.) (berry) Extract standardized to anthocyanins from 3,200 mg of premium cultivar elderberries per teaspoon | 50 mg | ** | 100 mg | ** |
†Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
**Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: fructose, purified water, glycerin, rowanberry extract (preservative to maintain freshness), natural flavor, citric acid (preservative to maintain freshness)
Does Not Contain: Gluten free. No peanut, dairy, or artificial colors.
Storage: Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sambucus Immune Syrup
What are the benefits of Sambucus Immune Syrup?
Sambucus Immune Syrup combines traditional elderberry use with the nutritional roles of vitamin C and zinc in normal immune function. Vitamin C also provides antioxidant support, while zinc contributes to immune-cell development and communication. The adult 10 mL serving provides 100 mg of vitamin C, 10 mg of zinc, and 100 mg of black elderberry extract. Echinacea and propolis complete the formula's proprietary blend. This combination is intended for wellness support, not as a substitute for medical care.
Who should take Sambucus Immune Syrup?
This formula is labeled for adults and children ages 7 and older who want a liquid elderberry supplement with vitamin C, zinc, echinacea, and propolis. Adults take 2 teaspoons daily for maintenance; children ages 7 and older take 1 teaspoon daily. Intensive-use directions increase frequency to twice daily without changing the age-specific amount. It is not formulated for children under 7. Consider the added sugars, the botanical allergy cautions, and any other supplements already supplying zinc before choosing this combination.
Are there any side effects of taking Sambucus Immune Syrup?
Echinacea can cause abdominal discomfort, nausea, and allergic reactions; propolis can also trigger allergies. Severe allergic reactions are possible. This syrup is not recommended for people with autoimmune conditions and is not formulated for children under 7. People allergic to Asteraceae plants, including ragweed, should use caution. If pregnant, nursing, or taking medications, consult a healthcare professional before use, especially with immunosuppressants. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Keep it out of children's reach, and do not use it if the inner seal is broken or missing.
How does Sambucus Immune Syrup support overall health?
The formula supports overall health through specific nutrient functions rather than supplying every vitamin or mineral the body needs. Vitamin C helps maintain collagen-containing tissues and provides antioxidant activity. Zinc supports normal cell division and immune-cell function. Black elderberry extract supplies anthocyanins alongside the echinacea-and-propolis blend. Because the syrup contains added sugars, include those amounts when considering your daily intake. Balanced meals and appropriate medical guidance remain important, particularly when combining this formula with other vitamin C or zinc supplements.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
