Sambucus Original 30 lozenges by Nature's Way – Immune Support with Elderberry and Vitamin C
Sambucus Original lozenges by Nature's Way combine black elderberry extract and vitamin C in a dissolving lozenge for immune support. Each lozenge provides 100 mg of each ingredient, pairing an essential nutrient with a berry extract standardized to anthocyanins.
This 30-lozenge formula offers a different approach from swallowing a capsule: the lozenge dissolves completely in your mouth before you swallow. The extract comes from premium cultivar elderberries, while ascorbic acid supplies a clearly identified form of vitamin C. These are sweetened lozenges, not a sugar-free formula.
Key Sambucus Original Benefits
- Supports normal immune cell function with vitamin C, an essential nutrient involved in the body's everyday immune defenses.
- Provides antioxidant support through vitamin C, which helps protect cells from the effects of normal oxidative activity.
- Supplies elderberry anthocyanins, naturally occurring plant compounds that complement the formula's vitamin C and contribute to its berry-based botanical profile.
How Sambucus Original Works
Vitamin C helps immune cells carry out their normal activities and contributes to the maintenance of the body's protective tissue barriers. Its antioxidant role involves donating electrons to help neutralize reactive molecules. These nutritional functions support everyday health rather than replacing the benefits of varied foods.
The black elderberry extract adds a concentrated source of berry compounds rather than another vitamin. Standardization identifies anthocyanins as a characteristic component of the extract; it does not mean the lozenge contains 6,400 mg of extract. That larger number describes the elderberries from which the 100 mg extract is made.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Black Elder (Sambucus nigra L.) Extract (berry): Provides anthocyanins, the naturally occurring pigments responsible for elderberries' deep color. These belong to the polyphenol family of plant compounds and have antioxidant properties. Here, the standardized extract complements vitamin C without adding a second vitamin or mineral.
- Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): Supports normal immune cell activity and helps maintain collagen, the structural protein in skin and other connective tissues. As an antioxidant nutrient, it also helps protect cells against oxidative stress. This combination connects nutritional immune support with everyday tissue maintenance.
Sambucus Original Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking elderberry lozenges with a defined amount of vitamin C.
- Children ages 7 and older who can use a dissolving lozenge correctly, following the separate children's directions.
- People who prefer a gluten-free supplement without wheat, soy, dairy, gelatin, or artificial colors.
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Recommendation: Adults: Take 1 lozenge as needed up to four times daily. Do not chew or swallow the lozenge whole. Dissolve completely in mouth and then swallow.
Children 7 years of age and older: Take 1 lozenge as needed up to two times daily. Do not chew or swallow the lozenge whole. Dissolve completely in mouth and then swallow.
Serving Size: 1 Lozenge
Servings Per Container: 30
Total Carbohydrate ... <1 g ... <1%†
Total Sugars ... <1 g ... **
Includes <1 g Added Sugars ... 1%†
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) ... 100 mg ... 111%
Black Elder (Sambucus nigra L.) Extract (berry) standardized to anthocyanins from 6,400 mg of premium cultivar elderberries ... 100 mg ... **
†Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. **Daily Value not established.
Other Ingredients: sucrose, fructose, magnesium stearate, silica, natural flavor
Does Not Contain: GLUTEN FREE. No wheat, soy, dairy, gelatin, or artificial colors.
Storage: Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight.
Additional precautions: High vitamin C intakes can cause diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal cramps. Ask your healthcare professional about vitamin C supplementation if you have iron overload or a history of kidney stones, and review your total intake from other supplements.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sambucus Original
What are the benefits of Sambucus Original?
Sambucus Original combines 100 mg of vitamin C with 100 mg of black elderberry extract per lozenge. Vitamin C supports normal immune cell function and provides antioxidant activity, while the elderberry extract supplies anthocyanins, naturally occurring berry pigments. The formula brings these ingredients together in a lozenge that dissolves in your mouth. It is intended for nutritional immune support, not as a replacement for varied foods or professional care when you feel unwell.
Who should take Sambucus Original?
This formula is labeled for adults and children ages 7 and older who can allow a lozenge to dissolve completely without chewing or swallowing it whole. Adults may take one lozenge as needed up to four times daily; children ages 7 and older may take one as needed up to two times daily. It is not formulated for younger children. The gluten-free formula excludes wheat, soy, dairy, gelatin, and artificial colors, but it contains sucrose and fructose.
Are there any side effects of taking Sambucus Original?
High vitamin C intakes can cause diarrhea, nausea, or abdominal cramps; consider other vitamin C supplements too. The label states: Not formulated for children under 7 years of age. Do not exceed recommended dose. If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. Choking hazard. Keep out of reach of children. Safety sealed with inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. Ask a healthcare professional about use with iron overload or a history of kidney stones.
How does Sambucus Original support overall health?
The vitamin C in Sambucus Original contributes to more than immune nutrition: it supports collagen formation for normal connective tissue and helps protect cells from oxidative stress. Elderberry adds anthocyanin-containing botanical extract to this nutrient-based formula. Each serving is one lozenge, making the amounts of vitamin C and elderberry extract straightforward to track. Use the age-appropriate directions and account for other supplements rather than assuming that taking more lozenges provides greater health benefits.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
