Elderberry (Berries and Flowers): Powerful Immunity, Antioxidant Protection and Respiratory Comfort – Natural Support for Cold Season

Elderberry (Berries and Flowers), Swanson is a dietary supplement based on Sambucus nigra, formulated to support the body's natural response in periods when immunity is intensely stressed. The combination of elderberries (460 mg) and elderflowers (115 mg) brings a broad spectrum of bioactive compounds: anthocyanins, flavonoids and polyphenols with antioxidant role, along with constituents traditionally associated with supporting respiratory comfort and inflammatory balance. Elder is one of the best-known plants traditionally used in cold season, when the body needs additional support to face oxidative stress, temperature variations and increased exposure to external agents.

Elderberries are appreciated especially for their rich anthocyanin content, natural pigments that provide intense color and contribute to cellular protection. At the same time, elderflowers complete the formula through aromatic compounds and flavonoids that support, traditionally, upper respiratory tract comfort and sensation of "relief" in periods of seasonal discomfort. Together, these two parts of the plant create an integrated approach: they support immunity, antioxidant balance and the body's ability to adapt to seasonal challenges.

Detailed Benefits of Elderberry (Berries and Flowers)

• Supporting immune response in cold season

The immune system is a complex mechanism, depending on efficient cell communication, mucosal barrier integrity and healthy inflammation balance. Elder is frequently used in cold periods of the year, when the body needs support to respond quickly and efficiently to external factors. Elderberries, through their polyphenolic compounds, support normal immunity function and help the body maintain immune vigilance.

In demanding periods, can appear:
• sensation of vulnerability and fatigue
• slower recovery after seasonal episodes
• need for constant immunity support

By including elder in routine, can be obtained:
✅ supporting natural defense mechanisms
✅ maintaining better resistance in busy periods
✅ support for general immune system balance

• Antioxidant protection and reducing oxidative stress

Oxidative stress is a natural process, but accelerated by fatigue, stress, pollution, unbalanced diet and seasonal infections. Antioxidants from elder – especially anthocyanins from berries – contribute to free radical neutralization and cell protection.

Good antioxidant protection doesn't just mean "anti-aging," but also real support for immunity, recovery and inflammatory balance.
✅ contributes to cell protection against oxidation
✅ supports vitality and resilience in demanding periods
✅ helps the body manage seasonal stressors more efficiently

• Respiratory comfort and mucosal support (flowers + berries)

Elderflowers are traditionally used for upper respiratory tract comfort, especially when sensations appear such as "stuffy nose," irritation or throat discomfort. In many formulas, flowers are appreciated for their association with respiratory function support and maintaining easier breathing in seasonal contexts.

In combination with berries, which bring antioxidant and immune support, the formula offers complete support: both for defense and for comfort.
✅ supports respiratory comfort in cold season
✅ supports mucous membranes and sensation of "relief"
✅ completes immune support with functional, felt benefits

• Supporting inflammatory balance and body recovery

Inflammation is an important part of immune response, but when intense or prolonged, it can amplify fatigue and discomfort. Polyphenols and flavonoids from elder are appreciated for their role in maintaining balanced inflammatory response.

This is relevant both in cold season and in general stress periods, when the body tends to remain "on alert" longer than necessary.
✅ helps maintain balanced immune response
✅ supports the body's ability to return to normal
✅ contributes to general well-being in demanding periods

• Support for energy and well-being in seasonal fatigue periods

In cold season, many people experience decreased energy, less restful sleep and general state of "sluggishness." This can be related to increased oxidative stress, immunity stress and respiratory discomfort, which affects sleep quality.

Elderberry can be an ally in maintaining vitality through antioxidant support and by supporting the body in periods when it is most stressed.
✅ contributes to maintaining vitality and tone
✅ supports recovery in seasonal stress periods
✅ helps reduce exhaustion sensation associated with cold periods

• Supporting cardiovascular health through anthocyanins and flavonoids

Anthocyanins are frequently studied for their role in vascular health, as they contribute to endothelium protection (inner layer of blood vessels) and maintaining healthy oxidative balance.

Although the supplement is primarily oriented towards immunity, the antioxidant profile of elderberries can bring complementary benefits, especially for people pursuing general body support.
✅ contributes to vascular protection through antioxidants
✅ supports circulation and endothelium health (through antioxidant mechanisms)
✅ completes wellness routine with extra cellular protection

• Support for skin and defense processes at cutaneous level

Skin is an important protective barrier, and oxidative stress and inflammation can influence skin appearance and comfort. Antioxidants from elder contribute to protecting skin cells against oxidation and can support maintaining more uniform appearance, especially in cold periods, when skin is more exposed to dryness and external aggressions.

✅ contributes to skin protection through antioxidants
✅ supports skin resistance to seasonal stress
✅ completes "from within" support for cutaneous barrier

• Complete formula through synergy of berries with elderflowers

An important advantage of this product is the combination of the two parts of the plant, each with distinct profile:
• Berries – rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols, with antioxidant and immune support role
• Flowers – traditionally associated with respiratory comfort and seasonal balance

This synergy creates complex support, suitable for periods when the body simultaneously needs protection, adaptation and comfort.
✅ immune + antioxidant support in single formula
✅ traditional respiratory support, complementary to immunity
✅ useful in transition periods between seasons or in cold season

Elderberry (Berries and Flowers), Swanson offers a natural and balanced approach for immunity, antioxidant protection and respiratory comfort, through a formula that values both the power of anthocyanins from berries and the tradition of elderflowers in supporting the body in cold season.

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