Everybody may knows Anthocyanins are a class of water-soluble flavonoids widely present in fruits and vegetables.
Dietary sources of anthocyanins include red and purple berries, grapes, apples, plums, cabbage, or foods containing high levels of natural colorants. Elderberry is one of the most commonly used medicinal plants for anthocyanins recently.
Elderberry is one of the most popular anthocyanins source.
Do you want to know more about Elderberry?
1. The Sambucus nigra, L. plant is a member of the caprifoliaceae or honeysuckle family,
and can be found growing in shady, moist areas in Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America.
2. Elderberry has been used in folk medicine to treat colds and flu.
It is most often taken as a supplement to treat cold and flu symptoms. Elderberry is promoted as a
dietary supplement for colds, flu, and other conditions. It has also been promoted for COVID-19
(the disease caused by the new coronavirus）.
Health benefits of elderberry
There are many reported benefits of elderberries. Not only are they nutritious,
but they may also help address cold and flu symptoms, support heart health,
and fight inflammation and infections, among other benefits.
High in nutrients
Elderberries are a low calorie food packed with antioxidants.
One cup (145 grams) of fresh berries contain
106 calories, 26.7 grams of carbs, and less than
1 gram each of fat and protein (3Trusted Source).
High in vitamin C. There are 52 mg of vitamin C
per cup of fruit, which accounts for 57% of the
daily value.
High in dietary fiber. Elderberries contain 10
grams of fiber per cup of fresh berries, about
36% of the daily value Trusted Source.
A good source of phenolic acids.
These compounds are potent antioxidants
that can help reduce damage from oxidative
stress in the body.
A good source of flavonols. Elderberry contains
the antioxidant flavonols quercetin, kaempferol,
and isorhamnetin. The flowers contain up to 10
times more flavonols than the berries.
Rich in anthocyanins. These compounds give the fruit
its characteristic dark black-purple color and are a strong antioxidant with anti-inflammatory effects.
May improve cold and flu symptoms
Black elderberry extracts and flower infusions have been shown to help reduce the severity
and length of influenza.
High in antioxidants
During normal metabolism, reactive molecules may be released that can accumulate in the body.
This can cause oxidative stress and may lead to diseases like type 2 diabetes and cancer.
Antioxidants are natural components of foods, including some vitamins, phenolic acids,
and flavonoids, that are able to help remove these reactive molecules. Research suggests
that diets high in antioxidants may help prevent chronic disease.
Elderberry Series
Commercial preparations of elderberry for the treatment of colds come in various forms,
including liquids, capsules, lozenges, and gummies. Hunan Huakang Biotech Inc.
(www.huakangsw.com) Is providing the Black Elderberry Extract with Athocyanidins 5%-25%.
RAW MATERIALS
Elderberry Extract
Product Name: Elderberry Extract Botanical Source: Sambucus nigra L.. Part Used: Berry Part Specification:
Hunan Huakang Biotech Inc., was founded in 2003, specializing in the processing and production of extracting active ingredients from natural plants, tablets, capsules, confectionery punches.
