We looked around and saw hundreds of scam products and “miracle cures” that claim to prevent you from catching a virus or cure you. But we found very few real, natural, and effective products to strengthen the response of the human immune system.

So, we took matters into our own hands. We started by reviewing the top vitamins, minerals, and extracts that have been scientifically proven to stave off illness and boost your immune system. The results?

Elderberry is a medicinal plant, used by many cultures through the centuries for its astounding health benefits. The ancient Egyptians used the berries to heal burns and aid the complexion, while the Native Americans used it to treat infections.

Elderberry has also been used for centuries as a folk medicinal cure to relieve headaches, nerve pain, and dental pain. Hippocrates, the father of medicine, called elderberry “nature’s medicine chest,” with berries, bark, and leaves, each having powerful medicinal properties.