Elderberry extract is produced from the berries of Sambucus nigra (European black elderberry) through aqueous extraction, concentration, and spray-drying. The extract is exceptionally rich in anthocyanins (cyanidin-3-glucoside, cyanidin-3-sambubioside), flavonols, and phenolic acids.
Elderberry has strong clinical evidence supporting its efficacy in reducing the duration and severity of influenza and common cold symptoms. The anthocyanins exhibit potent antiviral activity by preventing viral entry and replication. Commercially, elderberry extract is one of the fastest-growing immune health ingredients in dietary supplements, gummies, syrups, and functional beverages.
