These drops may be taken to support immune function and overall wellness, so you may want to use them as part of a daily wellness routine. Ultimately though, we recommend that you consult with your child’s pediatrician, physician or healthcare professional.

Since there is no specified Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) or established Daily Value (DV) for Elderberry, you will find that different Elderberry supplements on the market vary greatly in their recommended doses. Our products’ recommended serving sizes were determined with general health and wellness in mind, as well as the ability to adjust the dose for your needs. As there is not a recommended Daily Value for Elderberry, we advise speaking with your doctor or healthcare professional to help you decide what best fits your child’s health needs.

For a variety of reasons, there are no established dosage recommendations, Recommended Daily Intake (RDI), established Daily Value (DV), or Tolerable Upper Limit (UL) for Elderberries. Dosage recommendations vary greatly from product to product, and preparation of the product can also vary from different manufacturers. And with herbal products, it can be hard to know what the optimal dose is in order to receive the benefits and how much is a safe amount! It is worth noting that, “The berries of Elder are rated by the American Herbal Products Association as Class 1, meaning ‘herbs which, when used appropriately, can be consumed safely without specific use restrictions.’” Both the flowers and berries are also classified as GRAS (generally recognized as safe). Many studies have reviewed Elderberry at different doses, ranging anywhere from 150 mg to 600 mg. While there are not any reports of someone necessarily “overdosing” on Elderberry, it is important to keep in mind the preparation of the Elderberries is important. Some adverse events including stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting have been reported, but it is important to note that some of these symptoms came after ingesting an elderberry juice made from raw elderberries, leaves, and branches. Since the uncooked parts of the plant contain toxic substances like cyanide and lectin, it is not recommended to ingest raw. Cooking the berries will remove the cyanide, so preparing the Elderberry correctly is necessary. Our Elderberry products’ recommended serving size was determined with general health and wellness in mind, as well as the ability to adjust the dose for your needs. That said, we always recommend speaking with your doctor or healthcare professional to help you decide the proper serving size that best fits your health needs.