Immune Boosting Elderberry Gummies

Elderberry Gummies are sweet and delicious the make for a great way to get your children to take Elderberry. Elderberries are taught to be a strong antioxidant, immunity booster, and a safe, natural way to ward off colds and the flu. Consequently, elderberry gummies are easy and fun to make.

Elderberry gummies are easy to make at home. The first step is to make elderberry syrup.

Serving Size: The dose could be anywhere from 1 to 3 gummies a day depending on the size of the mold you use.

For the Elderberry Syrup

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  • 1 cup dried organic elderberries, non irradiated

• 4 cups water
• 1-2 dashes of cinnamon
• 1 inch ginger chopped
• 1/2 small fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 3/4 – 1 cup Raw Honey (I usually go for 1 cup)

 

For The Gummies

• 1 cup Elderberry Syrup, divided
• 1/4 cup Gelatin
• 2/3 cup non boiling hot Water 

 

Directions:

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   1. First, in a medium sauce pan, add the elderberries, water cinnamon and ginger. Allow if to boil for about 1 minute, then reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 30 minutes.

   2. Second, pour the mixture into a glass (always use glass for hot liquids) bowl and allow it to cool to room temperature. 

   3. Once the mixture is cool, add your fresh squeezed lemon juice and honey and whisk until throughly.

 

1. You will need one cup of the syrup for the gummies.

2. Cool the remaining syrup and store it, in a glass jug in the refrigerator. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

 

Now let’s squeeze the elderberry syrup into the mold

 

1. In a small bowl, add 1/4 cup of the cooled elderberry syrup, and then whisk in the gelatin well to dissolve.

2. Add in the hot water and stir well until thoroughly dissolved.

3. Stir in the remaining elderberry syrup.

4. Carefully pour the mixture into each mold, filling to the top. A miniature baster/dropper works well for this.

5. Put the baking sheet with the molds on it into the refrigerator and chill about 1 hour, or until they become firm.

6. Pop the gummies out of the molds and place into a glass airtight container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months.

7. Dosage can be from 1 to 3 gummies a day for kids 2 and over, depending on the size mold you use (check with pediatrician to be sure of dosage, and if these are right for your kids/situation).

Elderberry Nutrients

Approximately every ounce of elderberries (28 grams), is loaded with the following:

• 20 calories
• 5.2 g carbs
• 0.1 g fat
• 17% of RDA vitamin C
• 3% of RDA vitamin A
• 3% of RDA vitamin B
• 2% of RDA potassium
• 2% of RDA iron

Furthermore, when it comes to building a nutritious diet and feeding your body exactly what it needs, elderberry is the way to go.

In fact, for kids who don’t like taking liquid medication, these elderberry gummies are a great way to give them medicine. Besides, who doesn’t like a sweet-tasting gummy? Depending on the size of the mold you use, the dose could be anywhere from 1 to 3 gummies a day, check with your pediatrician to be sure. You can purchase molds for making gummies online.

Elderberry Gummies for Immune System Support

There are numerous ways to naturally boost your immune system. One of the most effective is adding vitamin C-rich foods, such as elderberries, to your diet. Studies have shown that antioxidants can help strengthen the immune system and keep you healthy and safe from infections.

If you are wondering does taking elderberry actually work?

Check these out studies…

• A recent study published in Nutrients’ journal showed that travelers who had taken elderberry syrup will probably have less severe and shorter duration of cold symptoms than travelers who didn’t.
• A study recently published in the Journal of Internal Medicine Research found that those who began taking elderberry extract during their initial flu symptoms saw their symptoms diminish four days earlier than those taking placebos.
• A study published in Complimentary Therapies in Medicine found that elderberry may help reduce upper respiratory symptoms during a cold or flu.

Studies suggest that elderberry defends us from viruses in three different ways:

1. Stimulating the immune system
2. Interfering with the viruses’ ability to penetrate cells
3. Inhibiting viral replicationIn