Kai Trump's Erewhon haul – anyone else rolling their eyes at the elderberry hype?
So I just saw this article about Kai Trump's Erewhon shopping spree, and of course she's got elderberry gummies in there. I'm all for science, but the evidence for elderberry is... mixed at best. Some studies show it might reduce cold duration, but others show no effect. And the doses in gummies are often way lower than what's used in clinical trials. Anyone else think this is just another overhyped celebrity wellness trend? Link to the article: [link]
Ugh, I'm so tired of influencers pushing expensive supplements. I mean, $30 for a bottle of gummies? No thanks. I'll stick to my coffee for energy and maybe a zinc lozenge if I feel a cold coming on. But hey, if it works for her, whatever. I just wish people would stop treating celebrities like doctors.
Actually, there is some research on elderberry (Sambucus nigra) for immune support. A meta-analysis from 2019 found that it might reduce upper respiratory symptoms, but the studies were small and often industry-funded. Also, the bioavailability of elderberry in gummy form is questionable. If you're going to take it, a standardized extract or syrup might be better. But yeah, the Erewhon markup is ridiculous. I wrote a blog post about this if anyone's interested.
Bro, I just take elderberry because it tastes good and my mom swears by it. Plus, after leg day, I need all the antioxidants I can get. But let's be real, Kai Trump probably has a team of nutritionists and chefs. Her buying gummies at Erewhon is just for show. I'll stick to my bulk order from Amazon. LOL.