One of my evidence-based medicine resources just sent out a weekly update discussing Elderberry extract as a natural remedy for influenza symptoms. You can google Elderberry extract but the two commonly marketed forms are Sambucol and ViraBloc are avialable locally. You can find ViraBloc at GNC, online. I searched at Wal-mart and Walgreens and neither sell it online. The Sambucol can be found online at Walgreens and CVS. CVS online reports that it's in stock at CVS on Daisey Mountain.
Again, during influenza season, it's most important to be seen in a timely manner, especially with H1N1 or if you have any chronic medical problems. Elderberry extract is something that may help improve symptoms after having influenza. I wouldn't use this as an exclusive therapy for influenza.
Pilot Clinical Study on a Proprietary Elderberry Extract: Efficacy in Addressing Influenza Symptoms. Fan-kun Kong, PhD.
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- Bryan Glick, D.O.,M.B.S.
- Anthem, Arizona, United States
- Dr. Glick graduated from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale in 2006. He completed a three-year residency program at Banner Good Samaritan in family medicine in Phoenix, with glowing reviews. Dr. Glick was nominated by the Arizona Academy of Family Physicians for the 2008 Walter Brazie Fellowship Award as the outstanding second-year family medicine resident in Arizona. He also has a master's degree in biomedical sciences.