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Sambucus Black Elderberry 1000 mg

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European Elder 1000 mg
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Score79
A high listed amount and long supply offer excellent dose value, while absent botanical and extract details leave actual potency uncertain.
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Quantity:100 Capsule(s) • (100 servings)
Goals:
Immunity

Score 79

A high listed amount and long supply offer excellent dose value, while absent botanical and extract details leave actual potency uncertain.
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$9.97($0.09 per serving)
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$ 12.06
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$ 13.27
Walmart
$ 9.97
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$ 9.97
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Analysis

A single elderberry active keeps the capsule formula simple and supplies a large stated amount. The long supply supports an uncomplicated daily routine.

The label does not identify Sambucus species, fruit part, or whether the amount represents raw powder or an extract equivalent. Without a concentration ratio or active marker, a large milligram figure does not fully establish extract potency.

The product suits value-focused adults who want a high listed amount in capsules. Ingredient-quality shoppers may prefer a smaller but precisely characterized Sambucus nigra fruit extract.

Who is it for
  • Adults prioritizing a high listed elderberry amount
  • Value-focused capsule users
Best for
  • Simple single-active use
  • Long-supply routines

Pros

  • Very large disclosed elderberry amount
  • Single-active formula
  • Long capsule supply

Cons

  • Species and plant part are missing
  • Raw powder versus extract is unclear
  • No active-marker standardization

Nutrient quality

79 High impact

The elderberry amount is clear, but species, plant part, and extract quality are not identified. The supplied amount is substantial for focused use.

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Ingredient transparency

77 High impact

The main active amounts are clearly listed, making the core formula possible to assess. Intake directions, non-active ingredients, and some botanical-quality details are absent from the supplied data.

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Customer satisfaction

72 High impact

The supplied average is very strong and the response volume is very large. No detailed feedback is provided to assess recurring complaints or fit with the intended purpose.

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Value for money

90 Highest impact

The serving may be economical, but incomplete botanical verification limits confidence in value. The formula compares favorably with many category alternatives.

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Goals

Immunity
Immunity
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB- Strength of SupportC- CoverageA Formula Quality
European Elder · 1000 mg

The 1,000 mg elderberry amount is substantial and directly aligned with seasonal immune support. A single-botanical design avoids token amounts of unrelated herbs.

The label does not identify Sambucus species, fruit part, extract ratio, or anthocyanin standardization. Quantity is strong, but those omissions make potency and batch consistency difficult to predict.

Study evidence
European Elder Mixed 5 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Sambucus Black Elderberry
1000 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Women
Report overview
European Elder · 1000 mg OverallScore66
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The large disclosed elderberry amount reaches the high-potency range and is very cost efficient. The label does not identify a species, fruit part, extract, or standardization marker. Quantity is strong, but the unclear botanical form makes quality harder to judge.

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86 Performance

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85 Performance

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An 828 mg Sambucus nigra fruit extract keeps the liquid focused on a substantial elderberry serving, giving it a clearer quality advantage when the original has a less fully characterized or only moderate elderberry contribution. Active-marker standardization is not disclosed, so the upgrade is meaningful but not fully characterized.
83 Performance

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Age-based servings provide identified Sambucus nigra fruit concentrate with acerola in a child-focused syrup, giving it a clearer quality advantage when the original has a less fully characterized or only moderate elderberry contribution. The active-marker level is missing, and caregivers must follow the age-specific serving, so the upgrade is meaningful but not fully characterized.
84 Budget

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89 Budget

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A 500 mg elderberry 10:1 concentrate provides a focused, high-potency serving at one of the lowest available serving costs, although it is not cheaper than the original. The species, plant part, and active-marker level are not stated, but it offers a practical alternative when the original has a less fully characterized or only moderate elderberry contribution.
78 Budget

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82 Value

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80 Value

Sambucus Black Elderberry Liquid 500 mg

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A 500 mg Sambucus nigra fruit concentrate provides a simple, focused liquid and pairs that ingredient profile with favorable serving value. The concentration ratio and anthocyanin content are not disclosed, but the quality-to-cost balance is stronger when the original has a less fully characterized or only moderate elderberry contribution.
77 Value

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Two disclosed elder ingredients provide 575 mg in a simple capsule and pairs that ingredient profile with favorable serving value. The label does not clarify the species, plant parts, extraction, or active markers, but the quality-to-cost balance is stronger when the original has a less fully characterized or only moderate elderberry contribution.
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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