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Is elderberry safe during pregnancy?
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Wouldn't advise it: There is no way to reassure you that elderberry is safe during pregnancy, so it's best not to use it.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Elderberry: There aren't enough studies to reliably answer. One study reviewing side effects in pregnant women using botanical supplements, showed 1 woman taking elderberry had GI distress -- out of 150 general surveys completed. http://tinyurl.com/m5q9g37 use of a combination product containing elderberry showed no increase in fetal malformations: http://tinyurl.Com/mkqss5n be safe and avoid for now.
Answered 9/7/2018
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