When heard elderberry for the first time, most people responded that I didn’t have a broken bone and I don’t need to eat elderberry. In fact, elderberry is the fruit of a deciduous shrub belonging to the Loniceraceae family. It is rich in anthocyanidins. And flavonoids can strengthen the immune system and improve immunity.
The efficacy and role of elderberry
1. Prevent the flu
Elderberry has anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and immune-boosting effects. Especially for fever-type cold and runny nose, it is very harmful to the intestinal flora. It is better to eat as little as possible daily. So far, in human experiments, the maximum intake of elderberry juice is 15ml once, four times a day, Lasted for five days, used to treat adult colds. The research on this effect was approved by the National Institute of Health (NIH) report, and the grade is B.
2. Antioxidant
Elderberry belongs to the berry group. Like other berries, it is rich in plant flavonoids. It is a good antioxidant for the human body and helps eliminate free radicals in the body. It can improve the skin's recovery ability under oxidative stress, enhance skin defense and immunity; at the same time, it tightens the skin, maintains firmness, and slows down the growth of wrinkles. It also contains VC and fruit acid to lighten spots and whiten.
3. Moisturize the skin
Elderberry oil contains high content of unsaturated fatty acids, which effectively moisturizes the skin and improves water retention. It is also a relatively small number of plants rich in Omega-3, even higher than rosehip oil, which not only helps the skin maintain stability, but also helps the skin resist external stimuli.
4. Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis
Elderberry is a combination of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that can help reduce joint pain and soreness. At the same time, the high content of minerals is beneficial to promote bone strength and the development of new bone tissue.
5. Lower cholesterol
Elderberry extract can reduce the cholesterol density in the serum. Studies have shown that low-dose elderberry extract has a slight effect on lowering blood lipids (cholesterol) after a meal.
Are there any side effects of elderberry?
Qualified elderberry extract (Micro ingredients) is very safe to use at the recommended dosage of the product. Normally taking black elderberry has no side effects, but it is inevitable that some people will experience allergies after consumption.
Summarize:
Elderberry can be used to prevent and relieve colds. If you have flu or a less severe fever in your daily life, you can try to use elderberry to help improve and relieve;
At the same time, it can also help improve your physical fitness and greatly reduce the chance of getting sick, especially when the COVID-19 is raging today, it is really best to get less sick.
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