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Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplementation effectively treats upper respiratory symptoms: A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled clinical trials

Hawkins, J., Baker, C., Cherry, L. and Dunne, E. · Complementary Therapies in Medicine · 2018

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (180 participants) found that black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplementation substantially reduced upper respiratory symptoms, with a large mean effect size, presenting an alternative to antibiotics for upper respiratory symptoms from viral infections such as the common cold and influenza.

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How to cite

Hawkins, J., Baker, C., Cherry, L. and Dunne, E (2018) 'Black elderberry (Sambucus nigra) supplementation effectively treats upper respiratory symptoms: A meta-analysis of randomized, controlled clinical trials', Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 42, pp. 361-365. doi:10.1016/j.ctim.2018.12.004

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