Sambucus Sugar-Free Syrup by Nature's Way – Traditional Immune Support Elderberry Syrup
Sambucus Sugar-Free Syrup by Nature's Way is a liquid elderberry supplement for traditional immune support, made without sugar. This berry-flavored formula provides a concentrated extract rather than whole berries, with separate labeled servings for adults and children ages 7 and older.
It offers a sugar-free elderberry syrup option for people who prefer liquids to capsules. Sugar-free does not mean calorie-free: the adult serving supplies 25 calories and 8 g of sugar alcohol.
Key Sambucus Sugar-Free Syrup Benefits
- Provides traditional immune support from black elderberry in a formula designed for daily maintenance or the manufacturer's separate intensive-use schedule.
- Supplies berry anthocyanins with antioxidant properties, bringing concentrated plant compounds to a measured liquid serving.
- Offers zero sugar with no added sugars, plus a gluten-free, vegan formula without peanut, dairy, or artificial colors.
How Sambucus Sugar-Free Syrup Works
The extract concentrates naturally occurring compounds from black elderberries. Its anthocyanins are plant pigments with antioxidant properties; standardization identifies these compounds as a feature of the extract. The formula pairs this botanical ingredient with sorbitol for sweetness without sugar. It is not a vitamin C or zinc combination, so those nutrients should not be assumed to be part of this syrup.
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Black Elder (Sambucus nigra L.) (berry) Extract: Provides anthocyanins, the colored plant compounds that contribute to elderberry's antioxidant character. Antioxidants interact with reactive molecules through their chemical structure. This extract supplies the berry component of the traditional wellness formula, with 50 mg in the children's serving and 100 mg in the adult serving.
Sambucus Sugar-Free Syrup Is Formulated For
- Adults seeking a liquid elderberry supplement with a measured serving.
- Children ages 7 and older using the smaller, age-specific serving with adult supervision.
- People choosing a gluten-free, vegan syrup who understand that sorbitol can affect digestive tolerance.
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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) four times daily. Children 7 years of age and older: Take 1 teaspoon (5 mL) three times daily.
Serving Size: Ages 7+: 1 teaspoon (5 mL); Adults: 2 teaspoons (10 mL)
Servings Per Container: 4 fl oz: 24 servings of 1 teaspoon or 12 servings of 2 teaspoons; 8 fl oz: 48 servings of 1 teaspoon or 24 servings of 2 teaspoons
| Supplement Facts | Ages 7+ — 1 teaspoon (5 mL) | Adults — 2 teaspoons (10 mL) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 | 25 |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g — 1%† | 8 g — 3%† |
| Total Sugars | 0 g ** | 0 g ** |
| Includes Added Sugars | 0 g — 0%† | 0 g — 0%† |
| Sugar Alcohol | 4 g ** | 8 g ** |
| 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: sorbitol, purified water, glycerin, natural flavor, preservatives to maintain freshness (citric acid, potassium sorbate)
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.
Additional precautions: Sorbitol can cause diarrhea in some people. Do not substitute raw or unripe elderberries, leaves, or stems for this prepared extract; these contain toxic substances that can cause nausea, vomiting, and severe diarrhea.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sambucus Sugar-Free Syrup
What are the benefits of Sambucus Sugar-Free Syrup?
Sambucus Sugar-Free Syrup provides concentrated black elderberry extract for traditional immune support in a berry-flavored liquid. The extract is standardized to anthocyanins, plant compounds with antioxidant properties. Each adult serving contains 100 mg of extract, while the serving for children ages 7 and older contains 50 mg. This formula contains no sugar or added sugars, but it is not calorie-free. Sorbitol supplies sweetness and accounts for the sugar alcohol listed in the facts panel.
Who should take Sambucus Sugar-Free Syrup?
This syrup is labeled for adults and children ages 7 and older who want a liquid elderberry supplement. For daily maintenance, adults take 2 teaspoons and children take 1 teaspoon; the intensive-use schedule has different frequencies for each age group. It is a gluten-free, vegan option without peanut, dairy, or artificial colors. People who are pregnant, nursing, or taking medications should consult a healthcare professional before use. The label does not provide directions for children under 7.
Are there any side effects of taking Sambucus Sugar-Free Syrup?
Sorbitol, the syrup's sweetener, can cause diarrhea in some people. If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medications, consult a healthcare professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. Safety sealed with inner seal. Do not use if seal is broken or missing. Keep tightly closed. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat and direct sunlight. Raw or unripe elderberries, leaves, and stems contain toxic substances that can cause nausea, vomiting, and severe diarrhea; they are not substitutes for this prepared extract.
How does Sambucus Sugar-Free Syrup support overall health?
This formula adds a measured elderberry extract to a wellness routine rather than supplying a broad range of vitamins and minerals. Its anthocyanins contribute to the berry's antioxidant character, while elderberry is the botanical basis of its traditional immune-support use. The adult serving provides 100 mg of extract from 6,400 mg of elderberries. Because the syrup contains sorbitol and carbohydrates despite having zero sugar, the complete facts panel is more informative than the sugar-free name alone.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
