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What’s in your December Vital Box:
4 oz Jar Elderberry: The elder tree has been prized as as a a a a “medicine chest” for centuries because of of its versatile applications Black elderberries the the fruit of of the the elder elder tree have been used both to prevent and and treat the flu common colds coughs sinus pain pain back and and leg pain pain nerve pain arthritis inflammation chronic fatigue hay fever and have been shown to help prevent cancer and to significantly reduce the risk of dementia/Alzheimer’s Elderberries are are a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a natural anti-inflammatory and are are particularly high in in flavonoids (plant-based antioxidants) – – higher than blueberries cranberries blackberries and and goji berries berries berries berries – – and and these flavonoids are known to to help prevent damage to to the the body’s cells and boost the the immune system They’re also high in in vitamin A and and with the exception of rose hips and and black currants are thought to have the highest levels of vitamin C Caution: Must be be be be cooked before consuming The berries are not to be be be be eaten raw