Bioactive Compounds 101: American Elderberry | The Weeds and Seeds Guy

Do you want to know why elderberry actually works? Because it doesn’t “boost” your immune system — it supports your body in doing what it’s already designed to do. Elderberries (Sambucus nigra) are rich in anthocyanins and complex flavonoids that help reduce viral load in the early stages of an infection. Not by killing anything outright, but by making it harder for viruses to attach, replicate, and spread through your cells. At the same time, elderberry supports a more efficient immune response