What is a standardised elderberry extract and why does it matter? — Black Elderberry Vege, 90 capsules – OstroVit

Many herbal supplements contain ordinary powder from dried raw material, where the concentration of active substances can vary considerably from batch to batch. According to the description, OstroVit Black Elderberry VEGE uses a standardised elderberry extract — meaning the manufacturer states the content of specific compounds.

In this case two groups of substances are stated:

• Polyphenols — 40 %. Natural plant compounds; their content in the extract is standardised.
• Anthocyanins — 5 %. Plant pigments that give black elderberry its characteristic dark colour.

Standardisation matters from a practical point of view: when you buy such a supplement, you know the declared content of these substances in the extract. See the packaging for the full composition. The supplement is not a medicine, does not replace a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle, and is intended for adults only.