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Science & evidence
ElderCraft® is the most clinically studied elderberry.
ElderCraft® is a branded elderberry extract with published human research.
Study highlight 1
Human clinical - immune support
A placebo-controlled clinical study with long-distance travelers in economy class
312
participants
traveling from Australia to overseas destinations.
117 vs 57
combined cold episode days
Placebo vs elderberry group (reported as significant).
583 vs 247
symptom score
Average symptom score over cold episode days. Placebo vs elderberry group.
Why travel is the perfect test
In this study, participants in the elderberry group reported a shorter duration and lower severity of cold symptoms compared with placebo.
Travel is a real-life stress test for seasonal routines: long flights, crowded places, irregular sleep and changes in daily habits can all make people feel more exposed and less in balance. Similar travel stresses could include daily commuting via public transport such as buses and trains. In a 2016 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study of long-distance air travelers, participants taking a standardized elderberry extract experienced fewer total days of cold symptoms and lower average symptom scores than those taking placebo. The researchers reported that the elderberry group had 57 total cold-duration days compared with 117 days in the placebo group. Further research was recommended to confirm these findings. The key takeaway is this: a standardized elderberry extract can make a difference when routines are disrupted and the body faces extra demands.*
Reference: Tiralongo et al., 2016, Nutrients.
Study highlight 2
Human clinical - Microbial support
A human clinical study investigating ElderCraft® and the gut microbiome.
Study design
- 30 healthy participants
- 2 × 300 mg ElderCraft® daily
- 3 weeks baseline → 3 weeks intervention → washout
- Fecal microbiome sequencing (16S)
Main findings
Participants experienced
- Increase in microbiome diversity during/around intervention*
- Increase in Akkermansia, Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus reported during the intervention and, in a subset of participants, beyond the supplementation period.*
- No adverse events reported
What this means for your gut
Your microbiome is a living ecosystem. The more diverse it is, the better it can do what it’s meant to do: process, balance and respond. There are trillions of living bacteria in your gut, and the good ones need the right kind of food to thrive. That is where plant polyphenols come in. They don’t just pass through unnoticed; they can interact with the microbiome and help shape the balance of bacteria inside the gut. This study provides evidence of the prebiotic properties of ElderCraft®, with specific and individualized changes in the gut microbiome observed during supplementation.*
In human research, ElderCraft® was linked to increases in selected bacteria such as Akkermansia, Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus* - names you may not see on a label, but bacteria that are often discussed in connection with a well-balanced microbiome.
Reference: Reider et al., 2022, Journal of Personalized Medicine.
Study highlight 3
In vitro study - Laboratory research
How ElderCraft® Black Elderberry extract with iota-carrageenan interact with respiratory viruses in laboratory testing
The key takeaway
This study evaluated ElderCraft® Black Elderberry extract together with iota-carrageenan in a lozenge format designed for delivery in the mouth and throat. Researchers investigated the combination in laboratory testing involving respiratory viruses. The study provides further insight into this ingredient combination and its potential use in a lozenge delivery format.
Reference: Setz et al., 2026, Nutrients.
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Science on ElderCraft®
Quality & certifications at a glance
These are commonly requested quality markers in nutraceutical supply chains.
Manufacturing quality
Produced under food-quality systems (e.g., FSSC 22000) with a focus on safety and consistency
Dietary preferences
Options may include Non‑GMO, Kosher, Halal, and Organic availability
Transparency
Origin, ingredient form, and standardisation are clearly documented.
