In which diseases may black elderberry powder have adjuvant therapeutic effects?

Black elderberry powder may have adjuvant therapeutic effects in the following diseases:

 Colds and Influenza

 - Immune Regulation: Black elderberry powder is rich in antioxidants such as vitamin C and anthocyanins. Vitamin C can enhance the activity of white blood cells, helping the body defend against viral invasion. Anthocyanins possess anti - inflammatory and immunomodulatory properties, which can stimulate the body's immune system to produce more antibodies to combat viruses. During the cold and flu seasons, appropriate consumption of black elderberry powder can help strengthen the body's resistance, reduce the severity of symptoms, and shorten the duration of the illness.

 - Symptom Relief: Black elderberry powder may help relieve symptoms such as sore throat and cough caused by colds and influenza. It can reduce the inflammation in the throat and has a certain soothing effect. Some studies have shown that black elderberry extract can inhibit the replication of the influenza virus, which can alleviate the discomfort caused by viral infections to some extent.

 Cardiovascular Diseases

 - Antioxidation and Vascular Protection: The anthocyanins contained in it are powerful antioxidants that can scavenge free radicals in blood vessels and reduce the oxidation of low - density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Oxidized LDL cholesterol is one of the key factors in the formation of atherosclerotic plaques. Through its antioxidant effect, black elderberry powder helps maintain the health of vascular endothelial cells and prevent damage to the blood vessel walls and the development of atherosclerosis.

 - Blood Pressure Reduction: It may have a certain mild blood - pressure - lowering effect. Although the specific mechanism has not been fully clarified, it may be related to the relaxation effect of its bioactive components on vascular smooth muscle, or it may help lower blood pressure by regulating the renin - angiotensin - aldosterone system, which may be helpful for patients with mild hypertension.

 Inflammatory Diseases

 - Anti - inflammatory Effect: The anthocyanins and other bioactive components in black elderberry powder have anti - inflammatory properties. In inflammatory bowel diseases (such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease), it can reduce the inflammatory response of the intestinal mucosa and help maintain the integrity of the intestinal mucosa. For joint inflammations such as arthritis, it may help relieve joint pain and swelling and improve joint mobility. Its anti - inflammatory mechanism may be achieved by inhibiting the production of inflammatory mediators (such as interleukin - 1 and tumor necrosis factor - α).

However, it should be noted that although black elderberry powder may have adjuvant therapeutic effects on these diseases, it cannot replace regular medical treatment. When using black elderberry powder to assist in the treatment of diseases, it is advisable to consult a doctor, especially for people who are taking other medications or have serious underlying diseases.