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Why is elderberry considered safe for prevention but recommended to stop with symptoms or positive covid-19 test results?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Elderberry: Elderberry can increase inflammatory cytokine production which has raised concern that it could activate a cytokine storm. I think it is a controversial issues.

Answered 6/14/2020

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