Sambucol Kids Anti Viral Flu Care - 120ml

Sambucolis a unique black elderberry extract rich in immune supporting flavonoids.

Flavonoids are powerful, natural antioxidants that are thought to work to protect the body's cells from the potential damage caused by free radicals.

Certain flavonoids anthocyanins are found primarily in the pigments of dark blue and deep purple fruits such as the black elderberry. It is these that have a remarkable ability to stimulate the body's immune system.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the highest concentration of anthocyanins are found in black elderberries nearly double the amount found in any other fruit. Flavanoid Comparison Table

The presence of these anthocyanins, gives black elderberries twice the natural antioxidant capacity of blueberries and significantly more than cranberries.

Sambucol's unique manufacturing process harnesses the natural power of these anthocyanins providing a health supplement suitable for the whole family.

Elderberrieshave been used for centuries to cure countless ailments from the flu and fever to colds and colic. The work of a leading scientist brought the health-giving properties of the black elderberry to the modern pharmacy and health food store. Sambucol is the product of nearly 20 years research, making it the most extensively researched elderberry extract in the world.

The activity of the flavanoids naturally occurring antioxidants - are preserved through a unique manufacturing process.

This research has since been validated and endorsed by a series of clinical trials taking place over five years, which has led to world-wide acclaim for the product.

FAQ'S

What is the difference between Sambucol and other black elderberry products?

Sambucol is the Original Black Elderberry Extract that has been on sale for the past 15 years.
Not all black elderberry extracts are the same. Only Sambucol uses the proprietary elderberry extract that was used in published clinical studies. Other products use a concentrated, standardised elderberry extract that does not have the natural balance of the elderberry extract used in Sambucol. This is a fundamentally different ingredient and so cannot be considered to be equivalent.
Only Sambucol uses the proprietary elderberry extract that was used in published clinical studies

What are the traditional uses of elderberry?

Details of the uses of elderberry have been recorded since ancient times, as far back as the writings of Hippocrates, Dioscorides and Pliny the Elder. The berries have long been used for making preserves, wines, winter cordials and for adding flavour and colour to other wines. Other uses that have been documented include treatment of dysentery and diarrhoea.
Other traditional uses include treating colds, flu and related conditions such as sinusitis and bronchitis. These uses are based on the elderberries antioxidant and antiviral properties. Through both these actions elderberry can help to support the immune system.

More recently, elderberry has been used as dietary supplements and used in natural health products containing extracts of the berries.

How does Sambucol work?

Studies have shown that elderberries are unusually rich in the phytochemicals known as flavonoids and among all fruits, elderberries are the most concentrated source of anthocyanins, a class of flavonoids that act as powerful antioxidants to boost the immune system and protect the body's cells from harm.
These anthocyanins are found in the purple pigment of black elderberries. Research has shown that the anthocyanins in black elderberry can boost the production of cytokines, the proteins that act as messengers within the immune system, and thereby serve to enhance the body's immune response.
Sambucol products contain extracts of black elderberry. Therefore, Sambucol is a rich source of anthocyanins which have been shown to help stimulate the body's immune system.

What clinical evidence is available to support Sambucol?

Sambucus nigra or the black elderberry is a plant native to Europe, Northern Africa and parts of Asia. The flowers and berries have a long history of use in traditional European medicine as well as the berries being used to make wines and cordials. (1)
The black elderberry, due to the dark pigmentation of its fruit, contains high concentrations of the flavonoid group of antioxidants called anthocyanins. It is these natural antioxidants that give the elderberry its purple pigment. This means that the fruit of the black elderberry have powerful antioxidant capabilities. Studies looking at the antioxidant activity of many types of fruits, including the black elderberry have shown that the total antioxidative capacity of the elderberry was higher than that of the blackcurrant, gooseberry, cranberry, blueberry and redcurrant
Due to the amount of stress that modern society places on our bodies, it may be beneficial to take an antioxidant supplement to help boost the Immune System, particularly at times such as when suffering from a cold or the flu virus.

Dietary supplements containing extracts from the black elderberry have long been used across the world for treating cold and flu symptoms, including aches and pains, coughing and nasal congestion. Supplements are available in many forms including expressed juice, teas, syrup and lozenges.