Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Original Elderberry

Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Original Elderberry

Nature's Way4.6 (7,198 ratings)
Format:Lozenge Quantity: 24 Liquid(s) · 24 servings
$4.59 $0.19 per serving
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About this product

Vitamin C and zinc are the main practical actives in this lozenge. The black-elder extract is clearly identified by species and bioactive preparation.

Only 12.5 mg of elder extract is supplied, leaving it lightly dosed as an elderberry product. The lozenge format adds carbohydrate in exchange for slow dissolving and throat contact.

Low serving cost supports occasional convenience. Users seeking meaningful elderberry intake should look to a concentrated capsule or liquid.

Who is it for
  • Adults wanting a dissolving lozenge
  • Users seeking modest vitamin C and zinc
  • People who value throat-contact convenience
Best for
  • Occasional lozenge use
  • Vitamin C and zinc intake
  • Portable supplementation

Pros

  • Botanically specific black-elder extract
  • Useful zinc amount
  • Favorable serving value

Cons

  • Very low elderberry quantity
  • Contains 4 g of carbohydrate
  • Not suited to substantial elderberry intake

Warnings

  • Lozenges can pose a choking risk if chewed or used by young children
  • Count zinc when combining with other zinc products
  • Frequent lozenge use adds repeated carbohydrate exposure to teeth

Product analysis

77 out of 100
A convenient low-cost vitamin C and zinc lozenge with botanically clear but very lightly dosed elderberry.

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Nutrient quality78

Branded elderberry and zinc gluconate provide clear, recognizable forms. Vitamin C and zinc are useful, but the elderberry amount is too small to contribute much independently.

Ingredient transparency79

Every listed active has a specific amount. Missing full directions, non-active ingredients, and some source details leave practical transparency incomplete.

Customer satisfaction71

The supplied average rating is very strong and the supplied review volume is exceptionally substantial. No qualitative experience themes were supplied, so recurring complaints and purpose fit cannot be verified.

Value for money79

Useful vitamin C and zinc support value despite the token elderberry amount. The very low serving cost makes the lozenge competitive for basic immune support.

Format
Lozenge
Container
24 Liquid(s)
Per serving
$0.19
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Sambucus Elderberry Zinc Lozenges Honey LemonEuropean Elder 12.5 mg • 24 Liquid(s) • 24 servings$4.19
Customer rating
4.6 · 7,198 ratings
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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
4 Gram(s)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 60 mg
Zinc (Zinc Gluconate)
 5 mg
organic Black Elder (Sambucus nigra L.) extract (BioActives)
 12.5 mg 100
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Kosher Organic Children 4+
Report overview
European Elder (BioActives) · 12.5 mg OverallScore100
A+ Composition And Label DisclosureA+ Composition And Label Disclosure
Sambucus Zinc Lozenges Original Elderberry identifies Sambucus nigra berry extract, naming both the species and plant part. It states 12.5 mg of the actual preparation per serving. The saved comparison includes no price-based measure for European elder, so its value is not discussed here.
How this ingredient is rated

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The saved name identifies both a scientific species and the berry part.
Botanical Identity Detail
The source identifies Sambucus nigra and its berry part.

Composition and Label Disclosure100

The actual preparation amount is clearly stated.
Actual Preparation Amount Disclosure
The product lists 12.5 mg of Sambucus nigra berry extract per selected serving.

Commercial Price and Usability

No price-based comparison is included for European elder.
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