ZHOUNutrition Elder-Mune+ Syrup - Organic Black Elderbery Syrup for Adults, Immune Support Elixir with Apple Cider Vinegar, Echinacea Tincture, Natural Wellness - 8 Fl Oz Glass Bottle

Update 5/30/2019: Elderberry is the bomb! Made it through flu season and Spring. Took no flu shot. Spent time in the presence of multiple "sickies" (and I say that with humor and love because it was a rough flu season and my heart broke at the time to see so many people sick) but I never got a single sniffle. I have started with Zhou's elderberry gummies and then was given the chance to try their syrup as I shared in my original review below. Between the two, I stayed well. I upped my rating from 4 to 5 stars.Original review: I got a chance to offer pre-launch feedback on Zhou's Elderberry Syrup and I'm now posting what I shared with Zhou below. I currently rate it at 4 stars based on the bottle I received not showing how many milligrams of Elderberry syrup are in a serving but from what I understand, this was an oversight and will be changed. Here is the review I shared with them: First off, before I jump into the review, let me begin by saying that about 3 weeks ago, I finished using up a bottle of Zhou's elderberry gummies. The reason why that is important is because after I finished using the gummies, I was interested in trying a more potent syrup product because I noticed that a recurring vertigo issue that I get several times a year had cleared up much faster than usual and although I could find no claims anywhere that Elderberry immune products help with vertigo (stemming from recurring sinus issues - not from a head/inner ear injury or Menieres disease), I wanted to get on a more potent syrup form of the product to see if I might experience relief throughout the winter.Zhou Nutrition did not have an Elderberry Syrup product available at the time. I ended up buying the Nature's Answer brand of Elderberry Syrup so the review that I offer will include my general impressions of Zhou's product along with some comparison observations.I like the flavor of Zhou's Elderberry syrup. It's lighter in weight and it isn't as harsh tasting as Nature's Answer (which is thicker and tastes a bit like a strong, overly sweet black strap molasses with a slight burn. They tell you to mix with sparkling water but I don't have time in the mornings so I take it straight and chase it with a sip of hot tea or coffee. Zhou's syrup is pleasant enough that I don't need a chaser.) I like that the general serving size of Zhou's elderberry syrup is only one teaspoon (although you can take up to 3 teaspoons). The general serving size for Nature's Answer is two teaspoons which is why I went for the big 16 oz size of their product. Both the 8 oz bottle of Zhou's syrup and the 16 oz bottle of Nature's Answer contain 48 servings. If looking at serving size and not volume, Zhou's syrup would be cheaper. $16.99 for Zhou and $27.00 for Nature's Answer.I also like the inclusion of the apple cider vinegar in Zhou's elderberry syrup. I have no idea what that does for immunity but I did read online that elderberry syrup is also used for weight loss. Apple cider vinegar is a well known appetite suppressant so adding this ingredient was smart. I like that you're not just limiting your reach to those in need of an immunity product. The first day I took it was the day I received it (Christmas Eve), and although it's soon to tell whether appetite suppressing benefits will continue, I was barely able to finish my meal at a Christmas Eve brunch I hosted. I couldn't tell if it was holiday fatigue or the syrup but I am hoping it is a benefit of the syrup as I am someone who needs to lose weight.I like that the elderberries are organic.Now on to the things I didn't like. These are things that have more to do with the way I like to shop. Before I decided on Nature's Answer, I must have compared the ingredient deck and value (based on volume and serving size) to at least 10 to 15 other elderberry syrup products on Amazon. I also read up on elderberry benefits online. If Zhou's elderberry syrup product had been available at the time, as much as I love Zhou's products, I think I might have still gone with Nature's Answer and here's why:When you study the ingredient deck, Nature's Answer offers 2,500 mg of black elderberry concentrate per serving. Zhou's ingredient deck doesn't break out the amount of pure elderberry concentrate that is being offered. It's all included with the proprietary blend that includes honey, cider vinegar, echinacea, elderberry and other stuff. And yes, I know that there's so much information (and perhaps misinformation) about what a good daily, preventive dosage really is, but consumers like me still want to see what they are getting. I think it is great that some of the other ingredients like echinacea and cider vinegar are included BUT a lot of supplement companies sell products and list a proprietary blend without telling you how much of the "superstar" ingredient is really in there. I don't think comparison shoppers like me will expect this from Zhou. You seem to have pure intent and a desire to be very transparent and honest so some of your fans will wonder why you didn't do a nutritional breakdown specifically listing how much elderberry concentrate is in a serving.

I received my Elderberry Syrup on Christmas Eve. That in itself was a great, unexpected surprise - such quick service! I immediately started taking it. As is normal at this time of year, we have been around a lot of sick people and at so many different gatherings, I was ready to take this product to help my immune system fight the 'bugs' I was exposed to. I like the taste. I would recommend keeping it in the refrigerator as it tastes even better when it's cold. I am used to taking apple cider vinegar so that taste didn't bother me at all. Some people might have trouble getting used to it, but I recommend sticking with it, it definitely grows on you. I have taken it for two days now, as directed three teaspoon fulls a day. I don't know if I will back off to one or two, but for now I feel I need the extra boost. I have had plenty of energy, no sign of any illness coming on and for some reason I have even slept better the last couple of nights. I'm not sure if there is a correlation, but I'm happy with that result. The price is reasonable because it is a big bottle! This product is a win-win in my mind as it is an all-natural way to stay healthy and it won't break the bank.

I was coming down with a nasty cold - possibly a sinus infection. I am a big believer in natural remedies and homeopathic solutions, and I had read earlier in the year about the power that elderberry syrups packed. After a thorough search on amazon, I settled on ordering the Zhou Nutrition Elderberry Syrup. It arrived yesterday morning (thanks, Amazon Prime) and I started taking it immediately. I had been up all night before, hacking and coughing, dealing with a terrible sore throat and runny nose. I felt awful. After one full day of taking this product, I feel AWESOME. I slept well last night, the sore throat is almost gone, and I feel like I am almost over this mess. Zhou Elderberry Syrup is going to become a staple in my medicine cabinet. I am a believer!PS - I love the taste. It is tart, due to the ACV, but I use AVC every day so it is something that I am already accustomed to. I actually think this syrup would taste delicious in some green tea. I might try that soon.

Got this to try and reduce my Husband's death like flu symptoms... he is our sole provider and we need to keep that man in tip top shape. We are really trying to look into more natural and healthy alternatives before heading to the over the counter medicine.PROS**- I feel like this helped reduce the length of his cold. Definitely not a cure all but I think it truly helped to reduce the length, although there was a day he was severely not well feeling and stayed home- I love the glass bottle and design- Labels are easy to read- No filler ingredients- 3 tsp max a day (3 servings)(1 serving every 2 hours) and 48 servings a bottle. I feel it's decent value for the money.**CONS- Holy crap does this taste and smell terrible. Seriously buy something to mix this with or have a chaser near by. Wow.Overall, I feel like this is a good purchase. I would definitely take this with some orange juice or something though to try and mask the taste and smell.