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Black Elderberry Alcohol-Free

Herb Pharm
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(53 ratings)
European Elder 828 mg
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Score80
A strong, well-identified alcohol-free liquid delivers excellent active weight, with missing concentration and marker details as its main weakness.
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Quantity:4 Fluid Ounce(s) • (168 servings)
Goals:
Immunity

Score 80

A strong, well-identified alcohol-free liquid delivers excellent active weight, with missing concentration and marker details as its main weakness.
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$44.78($0.26 per serving)
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Analysis

The liquid provides a substantial amount of Sambucus nigra fruit extract and clearly identifies both species and plant part. Its alcohol-free base may suit people who avoid traditional tinctures.

The actual extract weight is transparent, but neither an extraction ratio nor an anthocyanin marker is listed. Those omissions prevent direct comparison of concentration across liquid extracts.

The large bottle and strong active amount suit regular use by adults comfortable measuring a liquid. Its efficient dose helps offset the higher upfront package cost.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking an alcohol-free liquid
  • People wanting a substantial elderberry extract serving
Best for
  • High active weight
  • Flexible liquid dosing

Pros

  • Identifies Sambucus nigra fruit
  • Substantial disclosed extract amount
  • Alcohol-free formula

Cons

  • No extraction ratio
  • No anthocyanin standardization
  • Liquid requires measuring each serving

Nutrient quality

87 Highest impact

Sambucus nigra fruit identification supports botanical quality, though active-marker standardization is absent. The supplied amount is substantial for focused use.

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Ingredient transparency

81 Highest 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

62 Moderate impact

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

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Value for money

88 Highest impact

Ingredient quality and serving efficiency support strong practical value. The formula compares favorably with many category alternatives.

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Goals

Immunity
Immunity
Impact
Highest effect
A- Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportC CoverageA+ Formula Quality
European Elder · 828 mg

Black elderberry is directly aligned with short-term seasonal immune support and has some human evidence for respiratory symptom relief. The formula is narrow but strongly focused on its selected botanical.

The 828 mg serving is substantial and identifies Sambucus nigra fruit. Missing extraction ratio and anthocyanin standardization leave the active potency less certain than the raw amount suggests.

Study evidence
European Elder Mixed 5 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Total Carbohydrates
1 Gram(s)
Black Elderberry fruit (Sambucus nigra) extract
828 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Organic
Report overview
European Elder · 828 mg OverallScore86
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The elderberry extract provides some concentration, but no ratio or active-marker standardization is disclosed. The disclosed 828 mg serving reaches a high-potency elderberry level. The cost efficiency per active elderberry weight is excellent.

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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