The Anti-Aging Superfood They Don’t Want You to Know About Ep. 235 - Jessica Lowery

In 2017, Jessica Lowery found herself at a crossroads. A former public health lecturer and mother of three, she was facing unexpected financial hardship. Her husband’s health was declining, medical bills were mounting, and three of her university classes had been canceled—cutting a significant chunk from her family’s income. But amid that chaos, a memory from 2013 would come rushing back to light the way forward.

Back then, pregnant with her son Beckham and battling flu-like symptoms, Jessica went in search of a natural alternative to traditional medicine. What she discovered was elderberry—a bitter-tasting, immune-supporting superfruit with a long history of antiviral and anti-inflammatory use. Years later, in the thick of financial strain and another looming flu season, she revisited that memory and began crafting her own elderberry syrup at home using only pure, organic ingredients.

She posted a picture of her concoction on social media—and two people immediately asked if they could buy it.

“I had been praying for God to show me a way to help my family,” Jessica recalls. “When those two people reached out, I knew that was the answer.” With faith as her compass and her family as her motivation, Jessica began producing elderberry syrup out of her home kitchen. She and her husband would stay up until 3:00 a.m., filling bottles after putting their three young children to bed.

That simple act of faith sparked something extraordinary. What started as a small kitchen project quickly became The POWER of Elderberries®, a nationally trusted wellness brand known for its transparency, potency, and heart. Today, the company’s elderberry products are recommended by holistic practitioners across the country and have transformed countless lives.

But what sets Jessica’s product apart?

First, it’s about purity. Unlike many commercial elderberry brands that add refined sugars, artificial sweeteners, and preservatives, Jessica’s formula combines European black elderberries (Sambucus nigra) with organic ginger root, whole cloves, cinnamon sticks, and local raw honey—nothing more. This proprietary blend not only boosts the immune system but also offers powerful anti-inflammatory benefits that support joint health, reduce allergies, improve sleep, and even regulate blood sugar.

“Our two guiding words are anti-aging,” Jessica says. “When you combine these ingredients, you’re feeding your body on a cellular level—restoring health, reducing inflammation, and energizing naturally.”

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jessica says her own family and loyal customers who used the product daily either avoided illness entirely or recovered faster. The results, she believes, speak volumes about the power of prevention and natural immunity.

But The POWER of Elderberries isn’t just a supplement—it’s a mission. For Jessica, faith is woven into every bottle. “I’m not just building a business. I’m building a movement rooted in God’s design and nature’s healing,” she shares. “What I want for my family is what I want for every other family.”

Despite being offered investor deals and “Shark Tank” buzz, Jessica has turned them all down to preserve the integrity of her product. “We’ve grown organically, reinvesting every dollar. I’m not willing to cut corners for profit,” she says. “Our product ships cold-packed to maintain quality. No shortcuts.”

As the company grows, Jessica’s heart for service remains unchanged. Her dream? To one day open a women’s shelter in Myrtle Beach—offering refuge and entrepreneurial mentorship to survivors of domestic abuse, a cause deeply personal to her.

Even with national recognition, new product lines—including elderberry bites and upcoming formulas for pets—and an employee wellness program on the horizon, Jessica remains grounded in her roots as an educator. “I miss teaching. But now, I’m expanding the classroom. Podcasts like yours,” she said to Vince Ferguson, host of Six Weeks to Fitness, “are my new platform. I want to educate, empower, and restore health to as many people as possible.”

Jessica Lowery’s story is a reminder that purpose often reveals itself in life’s darkest moments. And sometimes, all it takes is a homemade remedy, a prayer, and a leap of faith to transform not just one life—but thousands.

To learn more or try The POWER of Elderberries for yourself, visit www.thepowerofelderberries.com.