ELDERBERRY AND NEURODEGENERATIVE DISORDERS May elderberry assist motor recovery and muscle coordination? Abstract “Huntington’s disease (HD) is an inherited neurodegenerative disorder which begins in the striatum and then spreads to other neural areas. Knownas a progressive movement cognitive disorder, HD has no efficient therapy. Although the exact mechanism of HD is still unknown, several different…

Sparkling Summer Drinks How to Use Elderberry Cordial Summer is just a few weeks away, and with it… hot Utah weather! During the summer months a sweet, cold drink is especially appealing. Unfortunately, that means we often reach for the worst possible solution to our thirst. Heavily sweetened commercial drinks that are usually loaded with…

ELDERBERRY AND ENHANCED EXERCISE PERFORMANCE Could elderberries enhance exercise performance? Abstract “Polyphenols are secondary metabolites involved in a myriad of critical processes in plants. Over recent decades, special attention has been paid to the anti-oxidative role of fruit-derived polyphenols in the human diet, with evidence supporting the contribution of polyphenols in the prevention of numerous…

Soothing Citrus Ginger Comfort in a Cup It’s still a bit nippy outside on a spring morning, and that means a hot cup of tea is just the thing to start the day. But by afternoon we’re shedding the sweaters and looking for something cool to drink. Such is the state of the weather here…

ELDERBERRY AND OBESITY ASSOCIATED DISEASES Does elderberry target chronic inflammation as it relates to obesity-induced health problems? Abstract “Chronic low-grade inflammation plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of obesity, due to its associated chronic diseases such as type II diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, pulmonary diseases and cancer. Thus, targeting inflammation is an attractive strategy to counter the…

A dessert that is great for anytime of day! We even call it a breakfast food when we are in the mood. This easy to make recipe is a crowd pleaser and uses simple ingredients that you will likely have on hand! Elderberry Jam makes the recipe sweet and gives you an immune boost at…

ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES IN ELDERBERRY Do elderberries combat oxidative stress? Abstract “Elderberry plant (Sambucus nigra) is a good source of protein, free and conjugated forms of amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, fibre fractions, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals. Analysis of elderberry showed that it contains high biological activity components, primarily polyphenols, mostly anthocyanins, flavonols, phenolic acids and…

Sweet Twist on Hot Chocolate It’s Good for You! We’ve recently introduced our Elderberry Cordial and we’re really excited to tell you about it. Elderberry Cordial- Elderberry Concentrated Supplement that can be taken straight, placed right under the tongue, or you can mixed it in your favorite drink – juice, soda, water, even milk or hot…

Do Elderberries contain cyanide? Do I need to cook them to remove cyanide? I read similar things about elderberries when I first started using them and it concerned me too – especially as a nurse myself. So I started using my nursing background and doing some serious research. I looked into actual medical and clinical…

Do the benefits of Elderberries ease my anxiety symptoms/condition? Or my congestion symptoms/condition? Etc. About elderberries and health conditions: Elderberries are always going to be good for your immune system and good in general with all of the healthy antioxidants and nutrients in them. These things become more important whenever your body is undergoing some…