May be good for heart health

Some measures of heart and blood vessel health may benefit from the use of elderberry. Elderberry juice has been found in studies to lower blood fat levels and cholesterol. Furthermore, a diet rich in flavonoids such as anthocyanins has been linked to a lower risk of heart disease. Despite this, one research of 34 persons who were given 400 mg of elderberry extract (equal to 4 mL of juice) three times a day for two weeks revealed no significant reduction in cholesterol levels.

Another research in rats with elevated cholesterol indicated that a diet rich in black elderberry lowered cholesterol levels in the liver and aorta but not in the blood. Further research discovered that rats fed meals containing polyphenols derived from elderberry had lower blood pressure. Elderberries may also lower uric acid levels in the blood. Elevated uric acid has been related to high blood pressure and poor heart health. What’s more, elderberry can increase insulin secretion and improve blood sugar levels. Because type 2 diabetes is a substantial risk factor for heart and vascular disease, blood sugar control is critical in avoiding these problems.