The ginger : the secret weapon of trail runners

Trail running and ultra-endurance: 50km, 80km, 100 miles — the body undergoes extreme inflammatory stress. Ginger is the natural solution for endurance athletes.

During the race

• Anti-nausea — nausea from exertion is the number 1 problem in ultra (causes 30% of abandonments)
• Digestion — maintains the ability to fuel while running
• Traffic — vasodilation for oxygenation at altitude

After the race

• Inflammatory recovery — an ultra generates levels of inflammation comparable to trauma
• Renal protection — rhabdomyolysis is a risk in ultra; ginger is nephroprotective
• Immunity — the post-ultra “open window” (immunosuppression) is real

At altitude

Ginger improves vasodilation and adaptation to altitude. Some Sherpas use ginger traditionally.

Zero sugar for the ultras

Ultras need carbohydrates, but from complex and regular sources. A sugary concentrate causes devastating spikes/crashes while running.

INTI — ginger + turmeric + black pepper, zero sugar. The ultra-endurance shot.