Elderberry is a dark to purple berry from the elderberry shrub.
Elderberry has increased its popularity thanks to its beneficial effects to human health.
Most people believe that consuming elderberry syrups, elderberry tea, and elderberry juice help to relieve the common cold, flu, and infections.
Anyway, if from one side we have all the benefits of elderberries, it is also essential to consider all the side effects associated with its consumption and consider who the people who should not take elderberries are.
Who should not take elderberries? Elderberries are not recommended to be consumed by children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers. (study)
Who should not take elderberry supplements?
Elderberry supplements should not be taken by people with autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other conditions, mainly because they may increase the immunity system activity making it more active.
Other people who should not consume elderberry supplements are those allergic to grass pollen mainly because studies have relieved that being allergic to grass pollen could also mean being allergic to elderberries, leading to side effects.
Who should not use elderberry syrup?
Elderberry syrup is safer than raw. The main categories of people who should avoid elderberry syrup are pregnant women, those taking diabetes medication, diuretics, corticosteroids, and laxatives.
Who should not take elderberry gummies?
The intake of elderberry gummies (sambucol) must be done only after a medical or pharmacist’s prescription.
The peoples that should avoid the intake of elderberry gummies are people affected by autoimmune diseases such as:
multiples sclerosis, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis.
Can you take elderberries with high blood pressure?
According to a study, elderberries may increase uric acid levels in the blood, with the consequence of increasing blood pressure and leading to adverse effects on heart health.
In any case, the consumption of elderberries can be allowed after a thorough analysis by the doctor. So the best thing to do if you have high blood pressure and want to consume elderberries is to ask your nutritionist or trusted doctor for further testing.
What medications does elderberry interfere with?
Elderberry may interfere with medications used to treat multiple sclerosis, steroid medicine, the medicine used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, or other autoimmune disorders.
It is important to consider that the list of medicines that may interfere with elderberries is not complete. Therefore, your doctor must perform a more in-depth analysis giving you a precise answer.
Conclusion
Elderberries are delicious, and they can be used in different ways (see how to eat elderberries). If from one side it is true that elderberries have many benefits, it is also crucial to consider if you can take it or not, avoiding possible raising of side effects.
