Elderberry Man

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Elderberries truly are one of "Nature's most amazing fruits" for good reason; multiple studies have identified elderberries to have beneficial qualities in maintaining good health.  Elderberries have the ability to "boost the immune system  while assisting in digestive health, skin conditions, bone and joint pain, respiratory health, cardiovascular health, as well as showing signs of  slowing the progression of cancer".  These are just a few reasons why elderberries should become a part of your daily health regimen.

 

Elderberries must be cooked before ingesting, failure to do so can result in illness.

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Let’s me explain the benefits of elderberries in more detail. First, Elderberries are small but mighty little dark purple berries.  Elderberries offer high levels of beneficial nutrients such as iron, potassium, phosphorous, copper, protein, and vitamins A, B, and C. Along with blueberries and blackberries; elderberries offer high levels of antioxidants, anthocyanins, flavonoids, dietary fiber, ellagic acid, gallic acid, phytochemicals, quercetin, rutin, and salicylic acid. Thus, providing many health benefits like boosting the immune system, protecting against bacterial and viral infections, slows down the spread of cancer, assists in weight loss, lower blood pressure, and alleviate allergies.

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Health Benefit Study of Elderberries

Digestive

Increases the overall health of your gastrointestinal system.

• Offers 40% of daily requirement of fiber

• Helps eliminate constipation

• Reduces gas

 

Cardiovascular

• High potassium levels have been shown to protect the heart by relaxing the tension of the blood vessels and arteries

• High Fiber helps eliminate excess cholesterol

• Acts as a vasodilator helping to reduce blood pressure

 

Respiratory Health

• Bioflavonoids are an anti-inflammatory

• Helps soothe irritation

• Acts as an expectorant

• Often recommended for people with asthma

 

Immune System

• Contains antibacterial and anti-infectious qualities

• Strengthens the immune system against itself.

 

Diabetes

• Works directly with the pancreas to regulate insulin and glucose levels

• Help provide stability in sugar levels

 

Bone

• Antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds help with joint pain and soreness from swelling

• High levels of essential minerals that promote bone strength and to develop new bone tissue

Skin

• High levels of antioxidants and vitamin A thus,

• Assisting in preventing wrinkles

• Help fade dark spots, even freckles

• Increases tone and the glow of your skin

These are just a few of the finding from multiple studies on elderberries.  Research is ongoing, but the potential of elderberries are phenomenal.

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References:

http://foodfacts.mercola.com/elderberries.html

http://berryhealth.fst.oregonstate.edu/health_healing/fact_sheets/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1082894/

http://www.naturalnews.com/043430_elderberry_natural_antivirals_health_benefits.html

http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-elderberry.html

http://www.lifeextension.com/magazine/2008/9/The-Disease-Fighting-Power-of-Berries/Page-01

http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/3-elderberry-benefits-to-boost-wellness/

http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/3-elderberry-benefits-to-boost-wellness/

 

 https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/fruit/elderberries.html

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