| Intervention | Elderberry |
| Suggested dose | 500 mg po qd (of USP standard of 17% anthocyanosides) |
| Mechanism(s) of action against non-COVID-19 viruses103,107-112 |
Favorably modulate cellular defense and repair mechanisms Favorably modulate viral-induced pathological cellular processes |
| Outcomes data supporting their mitigating effects on illness from other viral strains | No data available |
| Strength of evidence | Strong |
| Risk of harm103,107,113,114 | Mild; caution with autoimmune disease; uncooked/unripe plant parts toxic; USDA GRAS |
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