

Absorption and excretion of elderberry (Sambucus nigra L.) anthocyanins in healthy humans. View abstract.įrank T, Janssen M, Netzet G, Christian B, Bitsch I, Netzel M. Type I allergy to elderberry (Sambucus nigra) is elicited by a 33.2 kDa allergen with significant homology to ribosomal inactivating proteins.Ĭlin Exp Allergy 2003 33:1703-10. Available at: (Accessed 16 October 2009).įorster-Waldl E, Marchetti M, Scholl I, Focke M, et al. Canadian Poisonous Plants Information System. Part 182 - Substances Generally Recognized As Safe. Available at: (Accessed 16 October 2009).Įlectronic Code of Federal Regulations.

The Poison Plant Patch, Novia Scotia Museum, 2007. View abstract.Įlderberry (Sambucus species). Cardiovascular disease risk biomarkers and liver and kidney function are not altered in postmenopausal women after ingesting an elderberry extract rich in anthocyanins for 12 weeks.

Sambucus nigra - a promising natural source for human health. View abstract.Ĭunha S, Meireles D, Machado J. An observational study and quantification of the actives in a supplement with Sambucus nigra and Asparagus officinalis used for weight reduction. View abstract.Ĭhrubasik C, Maier T, Dawid C, et al. Anthocyanins are detected in human plasma after oral administration of an elderberry extract. Bioavailability of anthocyanidin-3-glycosides following consumption of elderberry extract and blackcurrant juice. View abstract.īitsch I, Janssen M, Netzel M, et al. The effect of Sambucol, a black elderberry-based, natural product, on the production of human cytokines: I. View abstract.īarak V, Halperin T, Kalickman I. A Randomized Clinical Trial Study: Anti-Oxidant, Anti-hyperglycemic and Anti-Hyperlipidemic Effects of Olibanum Gum in Type 2 Diabetic Patients. View abstract.Īzadmehr A, Ziaee A, Ghanei L, Fallah Huseini H, Hajiaghaee R, Tavakoli-Far B, Kordafshari G. Inhibition of several strains of influenza virus in vitro and reduction of symptoms by an elderberry extract (Sambucus nigra L.) during an outbreak of influenza B Panama. Zakay-Rones Z, Varsano N, Zlotnik M, et al. Randomized study of the efficacy and safety of oral elderberry extract in the treatment of influenza A and B virus infections. Zakay-Rones Z, Thom E, Wollan T, Wadstein J. Absorption and metabolism of anthocyanins in elderly women after consumption of elderberry or blueberry. A systematic review on the sambuci fructus effect and efficacy profiles. The phenolic contents and antioxidant activities of infusions of Sambucus nigra L. The major elderberry (Sambucus nigra) fruit protein is a lectin derived from a truncated type 2 ribosome-inactivating protein. Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. In vitro inhibition of CYP3A4 by the multiherbal commercial product Sambucus Force and its main constituents Echinacea purpurea and Sambucus nigra. Localized reduction of gingival inflammation using site-specific therapy with a topical gingival patch. Effect of an herbal mouth rinse in preventing periodontal inflammation in an experimental gingivitis model: a pilot study. Otherwise, it's probably safe to eat goji berries in moderation.Ĭheck with your doctor before taking any diet supplements.Samuels N, Grbic JT, Saffer AJ, et al. Goji berries may also interact with diabetes drugs and blood pressure drugs, so talk with your doctor first. If you take warfarin (a blood thinner), you may want to avoid them. Goji berries could interact with some drugs. They’re also a good source of protein and antioxidants. Goji berries offer plenty of vitamins and minerals such as: It's not clear whether goji berries are better than other types of berries or if goji berry supplements would have the same health benefits as the berries themselves. Some early studies using goji berry juice found possible benefits that included: Goji berries, which some brand a “superfood,” are eaten raw, cooked, or dried (like raisins) and are used in herbal teas, juices, wines, and medicines.

Over time, people have used goji berries to try to treat many common health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, fever, and age-related eye problems. In Asia, goji berries have been eaten for generations in the hope of living longer. The goji berry, also called the wolfberry, is a bright orange-red berry that comes from a shrub that's native to China. Have you been wondering about the health benefits of goji berries and goji juice? Some claim that the goji berry is a fountain of youth.īut does it really live up to those claims? And do dried goji berries have side effects? Here are answers to your questions.
