You might have once been willing to laugh off your grandma’s offering of homemade elderberry syrup because it can have a bit of a bitter aftertaste, but it turns out a daily dose of this natural elixir is an immune system booster that has other health benefits too. Sweetened with throat soothing honey, another ingredient with significant health benefits, this syrup is human-friendly for anyone four years old and up.
According to VeryWellHealth, elderberry is rich in anthocyanin, an antioxidant that helps clear the body of damaging free radicals. Long a remedy for colds and flu, these packets can reduce the severity and duration of illness if taken within the first 48 hours of developing symptons. It also relieves upper airway congestion, one of the most miserable symptoms of cold and flue.
Made with sustainably sourced elderberries, this bottle provides 24 servings. If your grandma is still alive, you might want to get her a bottle and send it with your apology for ignoring her sage advice over the years. Because kids aren’t always wild about syrup, you can easily convince them to ingest healthy elderberries with these tasty elderberry gummies.