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August 10, 2022

The Science Behind Black Elderberry

Article By: Dr. Jessie Hawkins, PhDFounder and Executive Director, Franklin School of Integrative Health Sciences With the recent worldwide focus on immune health, black elderberry’s awareness and popularity […]

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April 7, 2022

New Study: CurrantCraft® European Black Currant Extract Can Help Vision Fatigue

From remote work and school to social media, gaming and esports, day-to-day life leans more and more heavily on computers, tablets and smartphones. As screen […]

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    February 12, 2021

    The Science Behind Black Elderberry

    Elderberry has a long-standing history of medicinal use and immune support properties, and several scientific studies have outlined its antiviral effects and efficacy with ameliorating symptoms from respiratory viruses. However, stated conclusions from one recent clinical trial, has been the catalyst for some conflicting information circulating in the media about whether black elderberry is an effective herbal ingredient.

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      March 24, 2020

      Frequently Asked Questions About Black Elderberry and its Immune Support Properties

      March 2020 – Will Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) protect me from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)? Since the COVID-19 pandemic is still relatively new, no studies […]

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        September 8, 2017

        Flavonoids Show Benefits Against Flu Infections Especially When A Specific Gut Bacterium Is Present

        Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis have concluded from an animal study published in Science, that a specific microbe found in the […]

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          May 5, 2017

          Anthocyanin-prebiotic blend shows gut health benefits for obese: Nu Skin study

          By Stephen Daniells, 02-May-2017 A combination of anthocyanins and prebiotics may improve the composition of the gut microflora and reduce bloating and abdominal pain in […]

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            February 8, 2017

            Twins Study: Higher Flavonoid Intake Associated With Lower Weight Gain In Women

            Article By Akam Anyangwe Results from a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition(Jennings et al 2017), which looked at the associations […]

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              July 15, 2015

              Inhibitory Activity of a Standardized Elderberry Liquid Extract Against Clinically-Relevant Human Respiratory Bacterial Pathogens and Influenza A and B Viruses

              Abstract Background Black elderberries (Sambucus nigra L.) are well known as supportive agents against common cold and influenza. It is further known that bacterial super-infection […]

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                May 8, 2015

                Other Health Benefits

                While not a berry, purple corn is also deeply pigmented by anthocyanins and therefore offers similar anthocyanin-based health benefits. One particular health benefit is related […]

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                  May 8, 2015

                  Oral Health

                  Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) produced by resident and inflammatory cells in response to periodontopathogens play a major role in periodontal tissue destruction. The aim of this […]

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                    May 8, 2015

                    Role in Vision

                    Visual display terminals (VDT) such as computer monitors, televisions, and videogames are an intrinsic part of modern society and require users to undergo high levels […]

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                      May 8, 2015

                      Women’s Health Implications

                      Menopausal women are no longer able to produce estrogen and are therefore at a higher risk for heart disease, breast cancer, severe bone loss, and […]

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                        May 8, 2015

                        Weight Loss / Anti-Obesity Implications

                        The Kokum fruit is a natural source of Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA), which has gained much attention in recent years for its pivotal role in fat/lipid […]

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                          May 8, 2015

                          Anti-Cancer Implications

                          Researchers in Japan discovered that the garcinol in Kokum suppresses colon carcinogenesis in rats. Dietary administration of garcinol caused significant reduction in the frequency of […]

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                            May 8, 2015

                            Anti-Viral Implications

                            Researchers at the Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School in Israel conducted a clinical trial with an elderberry extract to determine its role on influenza severity. Their […]

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                              May 8, 2015

                              Additional Benefits on Body Functions

                              Serum Lipids – Cholesterol Lowering Researchers at the Institute of Biochemistry and Food Chemistry, Graz University of Technology in Austria evaluated the potential effects of […]

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                                May 8, 2015

                                Anti-Cancer Implications

                                In vitro Effects on Cancer Cells Researchers at King’s College London examined Artemis’ standardized extracts—Bilberry, Chokeberry, and Elderberry on malignant human brain tumor cell lines […]

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                                  May 8, 2015

                                  Anti-Viral Implications

                                  A study out of Justus-Liebig University in Geissen, Germany investigated the antibacterial activity of the standardized elderberry extract on liquid-cultured strains of Streptococcus pyogenes and […]

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                                    May 8, 2015

                                    Stimulation of Immune Response

                                    Proliferation Enhancement of T lymphocytes and Anti-Aging Implications Researchers at Indiana-Purdue University in Fort Wayne, Indiana conducted proliferation assays to measure increased lymphocyte proliferation, which […]

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                                      May 8, 2015

                                      Antioxidant Activity and its Role in Disease Prevention

                                      Anthocyanins have often been studied for their antioxidant capabilities and resulting health benefits. Artemis International’s products have been standardized to high anthocyanin levels with significant […]

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                                        May 8, 2015

                                        Bioavailability of Anthocyanins

                                        Anthocyanins are flavonoid glycosides that are responsible for the red, blue, and purple colors of ripe fruit and have been shown to possess considerable antioxidant […]

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                                          March 15, 2015

                                          Effect of Supplementation with Chokeberry Juice on the Inflammatory Status and Markers of Iron Metabolism in Rowers

                                          Abstract Background The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of supplementation with chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) juice on the levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, […]

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