Elderberry Soothing Syrup

Elderberry Soothing Syrup

Further Food4.9 (89 ratings)
Format:Liquid Quantity: 8 Fluid Ounce(s) · 48 servings
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$14.99 $0.31 per serving
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Product analysis

41 out of 100

Elderberry Soothing Syrup offers elderberry in a syrup for immune-support use. Mixed findings from specific elderberry preparations make the expected benefit uncertain.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality20

The elderberry preparation is unspecified, making its quality hard to compare. Unidentified blend components leave the wider mix unclear too.

Ingredient Transparency50

The declared amounts allow serving comparisons. Missing forms and unidentified blend components limit comparisons of the exact ingredients.

Value For Money40

The value of the elderberry content remains uncertain. The other available price information does not establish a clear advantage for the syrup.

Customer Satisfaction75

Customer ratings are very positive. The small base of 89 ratings limits how widely that impression can be applied.

Product Focus40

The formula centers on elderberry for immune-support use. Mixed results from other preparations do not establish that the syrup reduces infections.

Format
Liquid
Container
8 Fluid Ounce(s)
Per serving
$0.31
Customer rating
4.9 · 89 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Immunity
Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
A+ Ingredient FitD+ PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
European Elder · 2362 mg

Elderberry research has mixed, preparation-specific findings: an acute influenza trial was negative, while an air-travel extract study found shorter colds among the few participants with episodes without significantly reducing incidence. The saved findings recognize this syrup, but they do not establish equivalence to that extract or routine infection prevention. Alternative adult and child servings also limit interpretation of its amount.

How this product is rated for Immunity

Ingredient fit100

European Elder provide the relevant immune connection. The amount comparison concerns one selected serving.
Goal fit
The meaningful immune connection comes from european elder. Broader uses do not establish additional immune effects.
Dose adequacy
The amount reaches the supplied comparison endpoint; larger amounts do not establish added benefit or safety.

Pathways51

The strongest represented area is barrier and antimicrobial defense. One immune area has substantial representation.
Depth
The strongest contribution concerns barrier and antimicrobial defense.
Breadth
One immune area has substantial representation.

Evidence80

European Elder leads the saved evidence finding. Elderberry findings are mixed and preparation-specific; the syrup is not established as equivalent to the studied extract.
Evidence strength
Elderberry findings are mixed and preparation-specific; the syrup is not established as equivalent to the studied extract.
Studied preparation
The saved preparation finding is favorable, but the supplied scientific context does not establish equivalence to a particular studied elderberry extract.

Formulation logic100

No configured ingredient conflict was identified; this is not an overall safety judgment. The included ingredients meet the amount threshold and have no missing required partner.
Partner coverage
The included ingredients work independently or have their required partner; this does not demonstrate extra benefit from combining them.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified; this is not an overall safety judgment.
Effective doses
The included ingredients meet the supplied amount threshold; this does not prove clinical effectiveness.
Study evidence

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
5 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
European Elderberry Extract
2362 mg 65
Soothing Wellness Blend
1748 mg
Adults 18–50 Children 4+
Report overview
European Elder · 2362 mg OverallScore65
F Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label Disclosure
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76 Performance

Sambucus Black Elderberry Liquid 500 mg

Protocol For Life Balance

A concentrated black elderberry liquid provides a simple, focused formula. Its botanical identification, ingredient quality, or formula fit makes it easier to assess than the original. Botanical form, serving format, and companion ingredients remain the main practical differences.

63 Performance

Black Elderberry NightTime Syrup

Gaia Herbs

A large amount of identified black elderberry concentrate provides the formula’s clearest strength, with acerola as a modest supporting extract. Its botanical identification, ingredient quality, or formula fit makes it easier to assess than the original. Botanical form, serving format, and companion ingredients remain the main practical differences.

83 Performance

Elderberry 500 mg

NOW

A disclosed concentrate ratio supports potency, though species and plant part are not stated. Its botanical identification, ingredient quality, or formula fit makes it easier to assess than the original. Its non-liquid format reduces dose flexibility compared with the original.

83 Budget

Elderberry 500 mg

NOW

A disclosed concentrate ratio supports potency, though species and plant part are not stated. It costs less per serving than the original. Its non-liquid format reduces dose flexibility compared with the original.

80 Budget

Black Elderberry Alcohol-Free

Herb Pharm

Sambucus nigra fruit identification supports botanical quality, though active-marker standardization is absent. It costs less per serving than the original. Its non-liquid format reduces dose flexibility compared with the original.

80 Budget

Elderberry 450 mg

Solaray

Two separately disclosed elderberry entries provide a substantial combined amount at a very low serving cost. It costs less per serving than the original. Its non-liquid format reduces dose flexibility compared with the original.

82 Value

Kids Black Elderberry Alcohol Free

Herb Pharm

Sambucus nigra fruit identification supports botanical quality, though active-marker standardization is absent. The combination of disclosed elderberry quality and serving economy offers a favorable value trade-off. Its non-liquid format reduces dose flexibility compared with the original.

81 Value

Sambucus Zinc-C

NOW

A disclosed concentrate ratio supports potency, though species and plant part are not stated. The combination of disclosed elderberry quality and serving economy offers a favorable value trade-off. Its non-liquid format reduces dose flexibility compared with the original.

80 Value

Reacta C with Black Elderberry

Solaray

A branded vitamin C form and black elderberry extract provide a focused immune-support combination with a convenient long supply. The combination of disclosed elderberry quality and serving economy offers a favorable value trade-off. Its non-liquid format reduces dose flexibility compared with the original.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Elderberry for prevention and treatment of viral respiratory illnesses: a systematic review.
    Wieland LS; Piechotta V; Feinberg T; Ludeman E; Hutton B; Kanji S; Seely D; Garritty C · BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2021
    Systematic review5 studies pooledImmunity forEuropean Elder
  2. Select Dietary Supplement Ingredients for Preserving and Protecting the Immune System in Healthy Individuals: A Systematic Review.
    Crawford C; Brown LL; Costello RB; Deuster PA · Nutrients · 2022
    Systematic review39 studies pooledImmunity forEuropean Elder
  3. Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplementation effectively treats upper respiratory symptoms: A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled clinical trials
    Jessie Hawkins, Christy Baker, Lindsey Cherry, Erich Dunne · Complementary Therapies in Medicine · 2019
    Meta-analysis180 participants4 studies pooledImmunity forEuropean Elder
  4. Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Tiralongo E; Wee SS; Lea RA · Nutrients · 2016
    Randomized trial312 participantsImmunity forEuropean Elder
  5. Randomized study of the efficacy and safety of oral elderberry extract in the treatment of influenza A and B virus infections
    Z Zakay-Rones, E Thom, T Wollan, J Wadstein · Journal of International Medical Research · 2004
    Randomized trial60 participantsImmunity forEuropean Elder