Structured evidence table for Elderberry Cold Duration Randomized Trial, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.
| topic | claim | evidence level | citation | source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elderberry Cold Duration Randomized Trial | During the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been interest in elderberry supplements to treat or prevent illness, but also concern that elderberry might overstimulate the immune system and increase the risk of 'cytokine storm'. | 1 | Wieland LS (2021) | Elderberry for prevention and treatment of viral respiratory illnesses: a systematic review. |
| Elderberry Cold Duration Randomized Trial | We aimed to determine benefits and harms of elderberry for the prevention and treatment of viral respiratory infections, and to assess the relationship between elderberry supplements and negative health impacts associated with overproduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines. | 1 | Wieland LS (2021) | Elderberry for prevention and treatment of viral respiratory illnesses: a systematic review. |
| Elderberry Cold Duration Randomized Trial | Two reviewers independently assessed studies for inclusion, extracted data from studies, assessed risk of bias using Cochrane tools, and evaluated certainty of estimates using GRADE. | 1 | Wieland LS (2021) | Elderberry for prevention and treatment of viral respiratory illnesses: a systematic review. |
| Elderberry Cold Duration Randomized Trial | Background Elderberry has traditionally been used to prevent and treat respiratory problems. | 1 | Wieland LS (2021) | Elderberry for prevention and treatment of viral respiratory illnesses: a systematic review. |
| Elderberry Cold Duration Randomized Trial | Intercontinental air travel can be stressful, especially for respiratory health. | 2 | Tiralongo E (2016) | Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. |
| Elderberry Cold Duration Randomized Trial | Elderberries have been used traditionally, and in some observational and clinical studies, as supportive agents against the common cold and influenza. | 2 | Tiralongo E (2016) | Elderberry Supplementation Reduces Cold Duration and Symptoms in Air-Travellers: A Randomized, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial. |
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