Elderberry Immune Support is our carefully formulated blend featuring elderberry extract with vitamin C and zinc in a convenient supplement. Designed to complement everyday wellness routines, it offers a simple way to include these popular ingredients in one formula. In this article, we take a closer look at what’s inside, how people use it, and why it’s become such a popular choice.
What Are The Key Benefits of Elderberry?
Supports immune Function
Elderberry is rich in antioxidants like flavonoids, which help support your immune system by fighting off harmful free radicals.
Cold and Flu Relief
Elderberry has been known to help reduce the severity and duration of cold and flu symptoms, speeding up recovery.
High in nutrients
Elderberries are packed with vitamin C, dietary fibre and phenolic acids, all essential for maintaining overall health and wellness.
Anti-inflammatory properties
Elderberry’s natural compounds help reduce inflammation, which is crucial for supporting your body’s immune response during infections.
Supports respiratory health
Elderberry is known to soothe the respiratory tract, providing relief from congestion and other cold related discomforts.
Our Elderberry Immune Support also contains other key nutrients to help you get through this winter, they are;
Vitamin C
Strengthens Immune Defence
During cold and flu season, vitamin C supports your immune system, helping your body fight off common winter illnesses like colds and respiratory infections.
Fights free radicals
Winter weather can increase oxidative stress but vitamin C’s antioxidant properties help protect cells from damage caused by free radicals and environmental factors.
Supports energy levels
Winter often leads to lower energy but vitamin C helps improve iron absorption, preventing fatigue and keeping to feeling energised during the darker, colder days.
Promotes skin health
Cold air and dry indoor heating can take a toll on your skin. Vitamin C supports collagen production, keeping your skin hydrated, firm and healthy during winter months.
Zinc
Supports Immune Function
Zinc is essential for the proper function of immune cells, helping your body fight off colds, flu and other infections that are more common in winter.
Supports against cold symptoms
Zinc has been shown to reduce the duration and severity of cold symptoms especially when taken at the onset of illness.
Supports wound healing
Winter can lead to dry, cracked skin, which is more prone to infections. Zinc aids in skin repair and helps wounds heal faster, keeping your skin healthier during the colder months.
Fights inflammation
Zinc has anti-inflammatory properties, which help reduce inflammation caused by winter illnesses or environmental factors, promoting faster recovery.
Antioxidant protection
Zinc helps protect cells from oxidative stress caused by free radicals, which can increase in the winter due to cold, dry weather and indoor heating.
N Acetyl Cysteine
Respiratory health
NAC helps break down mucus in the airways, making it easier to breathe. This is especially helpful during winter, when colds, flu and respiratory issues are more common.
Antioxidant levels
NAC is a precursor to glutathione, one of the body’s most powerful antioxidants. It helps combat oxidative stress, which can increase due to winter-related environmental factors like cold weather and indoor heating.
Immune function
By increasing glutathione levels, NAC strengthens the immune system, helping your body fight off winter infections and illnesses.
Inflammation
NAC has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help soothe inflamed tissues, particularly in the lungs and respiratory system during winter months.
Detoxification
NAC supports liver function and detoxication processes, helping your body eliminate toxins that may accumulate during colder months when we are more likely to stay indoors and be exposed to pollutants.
Fun Facts about Elderberry and Winter Immunity!
- Ancient Remedy- Elderberries have been used for centuries in traditional medicine to fight off cold and flu symptoms.
- Powerful Antioxidant- Elderberries are loaded with anthocyanins, which give them their deep purple colour and help support your body’s natural defence against harm free radicals.
- Shorten cold duration- Research suggests that elderberry can reduce the duration of cold and flu symptoms by up to 50%- making it a powerful ally during the winter months.
- Best taken early- For maximum benefit, elderberry is most effective when taken at the first sign of illness, giving your immune system a head start on fighting off infection.
Winter is prime time for seasonal illnesses like colds and flu, making it the ideal season to prioritise your immune health. During the colder months, we spend more time indoors, increasing exposure to germs, while dry air and lower temperatures can weaken the body’s natural defences. Elderberry Immune Support is packed with antioxidants, vitamins and anti-inflammatory properties that can help support your immune system and reduce the severity and duration of winter illnesses. By starting now, you can strengthen your body’s defences, stay healthy and enjoy a more vibrant winter season.
Elderberry Immune Support brings together elderberry extract with vitamin C and zinc in one convenient formula. It’s an easy way to add these popular ingredients to your routine throughout the year. Whether you’re looking to complement your daily diet or round out your supplement plan, Elderberry Immune Support offers a straightforward option for those interested in elderberry-based nutrition.
Stacie Henson has been working at Metabolics for three years and has immersed herself in learning more about Metabolics products and nutrition generally.
She has completed basic nutrition courses and recently completed a Level 4 Nutrition Diploma. Stacie is currently studying for a Level 4 Transformational Nutrition course to further her experience and knowledge to better support Metabolics customers.
