Immune Boosting Elderberry Gummies

The use elderberry is thought to date back to Ancient Egypt and this potent plant was described by Hippocrates as a “medicine chest” because of its many medicinal uses. Elderberry is one of the top antiviral herbs on the planet and can aid in symptom reduction for colds and flu as well as inflammation and pain, allergies and sinus infections. Elderberries are also higher in flavonoids than blueberries, cranberries, blackberries and goji berries. This week we're making Elderberry Gummies, a fabulous way to get a potent dose of elderberry. The addition of vitamin C from the lemon and orange help to fight infection as well and the gelatin in this recipe is very therapeutic for the lining of the gut.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Elderberry Boosts Immune Health
01:15 - Reduces Sinus Infection Symptoms
01:35 - Elderberry Can Ease Allergy Symptoms
01:51 - Elderberry May Have Cancer-Fighting Properties
02:19 - Heart Health
02:38 - Elderberry is High in Antioxidants
03:40 - Making Elderberry Gummies

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup water
2 Tbsp grassfed gelatin
3/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
3 Tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice

DIRECTIONS
Bloom gelatin in the water by whisking with a fork until dissolved, then allow to sit about 5 minutes until fully gelled. Heat orange, lemon and Elderberry Plus syrup until just simmering, then pour hot liquid into the gelatin mixture and whisk to combine. Pour into fun molds like gummy bears or legos or into a glass dish and cut into cubes!
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Products Discussed:

Elderberry Plus

Amazon Store
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Studies Discussed

Randomized study of the efficacy and safety of oral elderberry extract in the treatment of influenza A and B virus infections

Systematic review of clinical data with BNO-101 (Sinupret) in the treatment of sinusitis

Safety and whole-body antioxidant potential of a novel anthocyanin-rich formulation of edible berries

Anthocyanin-rich black elderberry extract improves markers of HDL function and reduces aortic cholesterol in hyperlipidemic mice

The beneficial effects on blood pressure, dyslipidemia and oxidative stress of Sambucus nigra extract associated with renin inhibitors
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About us: Ali Miller, RD, LD, CDE and Becki Yoo, MS, RD, LD are registered dietitians using functional approaches to health with a strong belief in food-as-medicine. Ali started her functional medicine clinic, Naturally Nourished in 2011 with the approach that everything you put in your body sends a signal leading to optimal health function or dysfunction and disease.