A couple of questions

Is it OK to take elderberry everyday?

Yes, you can take elderberry supplements daily, even three to four times a day. However, you should not take more than the recommended daily dose. Elderberry is a medicinal plant used widely to treat diseases. Most commonly, elderberry supplements are used to treat colds and the flu.14-Oct-2021

Can you take elderberry long-term?

Elderberry supplements seem to have few risks when used daily for up to five days. The safety of its long-term use is unknown. Risks. Never eat or drink any product made from raw elderberry fruit, flowers, or leaves.

Why is elderberry bad for you?

Elderberry Risks Opinions vary on whether elderberry is helpful, but most doctors believe it's safe to have in small doses. But unripe or uncooked berries or flowers from the plant can cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Larger amounts can cause even more serious poisoning.

Is too much elderberry bad?

There is a downside to consuming too much elderberry, and that is an upset stomach. Just like with any high fiber fruit, eating too much can cause stomach pain, upset stomach, and diarrhea.

Is elderberry bad for your liver?

Long-Term Supplementation of Black Elderberries Promotes Hyperlipidemia, but Reduces Liver Inflammation and Improves HDL Function and Atherosclerotic Plaque Stability in Apolipoprotein E-Knockout Mice.

Can I take elderberry and Zinc at the same time?

No interactions were found between elderberry and Zinc. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Who should not take elderberry?

This medication contains elderberry. Do not take American Elder, Black Elder, Blueberry Elder, Canary Island Elder, Sambucus spp, or Velvet Elder if you are allergic to elderberry or any ingredients contained in this drug.

Can you take elderberry and zinc together?

You will often see elderberry medication combined with zinc. Zinc has several studies showing that, if taken within 24 hours of cold symptoms, can reduce length and severity of said viral illness. Pooled results on children taking zinc (10-15mg daily for 5 months) showed decreased incidence of the common cold.