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Is elderberry good to take for getting my body ready for this covid 19 ?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Doesn't matter: If you like elderberry (berries? juice? wine?), feel free. But it won't make any difference one way or the other in risk of catching coronavirus or the seriousness of the infection.

Answered 3/15/2020

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