Surprising Facts About Elderberries

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Elderberry is a type of berry with a dark purplish-black color, that forms on elderberry 
bushes. If you want to know more about the healing properties of elderberry, here are 
some of the more surprising facts.


It is Loaded with Nutrients

While maybe not a big surprise, elderberry syrup has so many more nutrients than you 
might have been aware of. Most people know about the high levels of antioxidants, 
which is probably what got your attention in the first place. But it is also loaded with 
other nutrients, including:

Vitamin C
Dietary fiber
Flavonols (antioxidants)
Phenolic acids (more antioxidants)
Anthocyanins (anti-inflammatory and antioxidant)


Wildlife Enjoys Elderberries 

In the wild, elderberries are very valuable to wildlife. Many different types of animals will 
eat the elderberries for the nutrition, taste, and health benefits. This includes deer, birds, 
and elk. Even more than that, elderberry trees are ideal for birds when they need 
somewhere to nest. This is why it is best to get your dried elderberries online, instead of 
disrupting local elderberry bushes you find. Wildlife may be relying on it.


Raw Elderberries Can Be Poisonous

It is not recommended that you consume raw elderberries. If you decide to grow your 
own elderberry plants in your backyard, be sure you don’t just eat raw berries right from 
the bush. You should be drying them and using them to make your own syrup or other 
concoctions.


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