- High in vitamin A - supports healthy eyesight
- High in vitamin C - antioxidant, immune boosting
- Elderberries were described by Hippocrates as "nature's medicine chest"
- Resealable airtight pouch to ensure maximum freshness
- 100% pure botanical ingredients - absolutely nothing added
Elderberries (Dried) from Indigo Herbs are packed with essential nutrients and antioxidants. The elderberry was referred to by Hippocrates who called it "nature's medicine chest", due to its wide variety of uses. Dried Elderberries must be placed in boiling water before use and once cooled they can be used as any other superberry.
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Elderberries are High in Vitamin A which is most well known for its contribution to eye health. Adequate intake of this important vitamin will not only improve night vision, it significantly reduces the risk of some of the more severe conditions, such as macular degeneration. It is also a great nutrient for the immune system, increasing lymphatic responses against disease forming antigens. Also High in Vitamin C, another highly effective vitamin against infections, this important nutrient is contained in white blood cells at 20 times the amount than any other cells and needs constant replenishment. Vitamin C is also necessary in the formation of collagen - an essential part of the body's connective tissues. Both of these vitamins are highly potent antioxidants, safely seeking out and destroying free radicals which can cause havoc in the body if not kept in check.
Elderberries - Must be placed in boiling water first (cooked), once cooled they can be eaten as a snack or added to a superfood trail mix or muesli. Elderberries can be used in cooking and they make a delicious addition to baked goods. These berries can also be soaked over night and blended up in a superfood smoothie.
Serving:
Elderberries can be eaten every day and a typical daily serving range is 8-30 grams.
NOTE: It is very important that elderberries are cooked first! Please do not ever eat elderberries raw. Eating the raw berries can cause a detoxifying reaction that can lead to upset stomach.
Reaching their peak potency in the autumn, the succulent berries are picked and the very best berries are selected. After the berries are meticulously cleaned, they are placed in dehydrators and slow dried keeping all the nutritional content absolutely intact. The Elderberries come out in perfect condition ready to be tested for toxins and heavy metals. The berries are then made ready for shipping. This process complies with GMP standards and is quality assured by Indigo Herbs.
Vitamin A is the name given to a group of fat-soluble antioxidant compounds. Two different types of vitamin A are found in the diet; “preformed vitamin A” (also referred to as retinol or retinal) is found in animal products and “pro-vitamin A” is found in plant based foods - the most common type being beta-carotene. It was the first fat soluble vitamin to be recognised and is sometimes referred to as the “anti-infective” vitamin due to its enhancement of the body’s immunity against infections by increasing the lymphatic responses against disease forming antigens. It keeps the mucous membranes moist that line the mouth, respiratory passage and urinary tract and enhances the activity of white blood cells.
Known as retinol because it produces the pigments in the retina in the eye, it enables your eyes to adjust to light changes, keeps the eyes moist and improves night vision. It can also significantly reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. Vitamin A helps to keep your body free from free radicals and toxins which might cause damage to your skin, helping to keep it soft and supple by ensuring moisture retention. Vitamin A deficiency can impair iron metabolism which can lead to anaemia despite adequate iron intake. Playing an important role in cells’ ability to adapt to perform specific functions in larger organs, the richest sources of preformed vitamin A are found in liver, kidney, butter and whole milk, whereas good sources of pro-vitamin A are dark green leafy vegetables and yellow-orange vegetables such as sweet potatoes and carrots.
Vitamin A contributes to:
· normal iron metabolism
· the maintenance of normal mucous membranes
· the maintenance of normal skin
· the maintenance of normal vision
· the normal function of the immune system
· Vitamin A has a role in the process of cell specialisation
Vitamin C, a water soluble vitamin also known as ascorbic acid, is one of the safest and most effective vitamins whose benefits are many. It is absolutely vital in collagen production – collagen is a simple protein and an essential part of our connective tissue – the very framework of our body. All of the components that hold our bodies together such as skin, bones, blood vessels, teeth and gums, tendons and cartilage rely upon collagen. Vitamin C is directly responsible for influencing collagen synthesis and helps to shield us from the symptoms of collagen deletion – most famously scurvy!
A powerful antioxidant, vitamin C can protect cells from the damaging effects of free radicals which are harmful by-products of digestion or foreign substances in the atmosphere. Inside the body it changes form to a negatively charged compound called ascorbate which helps to protect nerve cells and improves psychological function. It has been known as the antioxidant’s antioxidant because it functions to protect vitamin E from oxidation too, another vitamin that interacts with free radicals to prevent cell damage. Vitamin C strongly enhances the absorption of iron - when they are consumed and digested together, vitamin C combines with the iron to form a compound that is more easily absorbed. Crucial to the overall health of the body in its efforts to fight off infections – both bacterial and viral – white blood cells contain 20 times the amount of vitamin C than other cells and require constant replenishment to keep the immune system working to its optimum capacity, especially during and after intense physical exercise. Whilst highly concentrated in citrus fruits, other rich sources of vitamin C are acerola cherries, leafy green vegetables, red peppers and potatoes.
Vitamin C contributes to:
· normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels
· normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones
· normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage
· normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums
· normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin
· normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth
· normal energy-yielding metabolism
· normal functioning of the nervous system
· normal psychological function
· the normal function of the immune system
· maintain the normal function of the immune system during and after intense physical exercise
· the protection of cells from oxidative stress
· the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
· the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E
· Vitamin C increases iron absorption
Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, plays an essential role in human life and is the most versatile of all the B vitamins! Working closely with the other B vitamins, vitamin B6 contributes to numerous functions in the body. It plays an important role in refurbishing the immune system to the required functional level, this potential health benefit appears to be associated with its role in the metabolism of the amino acid tryptophan. Also referred to as the “mood vitamin”, B6 is needed for proper brain development and function, preventing mental fatigue and helping the body make the feel good hormones serotonin and [censored] that relax and lift your spirits, along with melatonin, the hormone which regulates the body clock.
Vitamin B6 is functional in working with a number of enzymatic systems to make these enzymes work in the desired manner, this association contributes to the proper functioning of the nervous system. It is also involved at several steps in the metabolism of carbohydrates, in particular the enzyme that pulls carbohydrates out of storage in the cell - in the form of a molecule called glycogen – which requires vitamin B6 for its activity and it metabolises a number of other nutrients to extract energy. Vitamin B6 is a key factor in the manufacture of haemoglobin – the oxygen carrying component of red blood cells – and has a role in preventing heart disease. Without enough B6 a compound called homocysteine builds up in the body which can damage blood vessel linings, setting the stage for plaque build-up when the body tries to heal the damage. Vitamin B6 prevents this build-up thereby reducing the risk of heart attack. The availability of this important vitamin is highest in foods like spirulina, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, green beans, walnuts and wheat germ.
Vitamin B6 contributes to:
· the normal functioning of the nervous system
· normal homocysteine metabolism
· normal protein and glycogen metabolism
· normal psychological function
· normal red blood cell formation
· the normal function of the immune system
· the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
· the regulation of hormonal activity
· normal cysteine synthesis
· normal energy-yielding metabolism
| Nutritional info | Per 100g | Serving 30g | Serving %RDA* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily Portion in grams | 30 | ||
| Energy KJ/Kcal | 305KJ/73Kcal | 92KJ/22Kcal | 1.09% |
| Fat | 0.5g | 0.2g | 0.21% |
| of which saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g | |
| Carbohydrate | 18.4g | 5.5g | 2.12% |
| of which sugars | 2.0g | 0.6g | 0.67% |
| Protein | 0.7g | 0.2g | 0.42% |
| Dietary Fibre | 7.0g | 2.1g | |
| Salt | 6.00mg | 1.80mg | 0.03% |
| Vitamin A | 0.36mg | 0.11mg | 13.50% |
| Vitamin C | 36.00mg | 10.80mg | 13.50% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.07mg | 4.93% |
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