Ginger and vegan diet: the perfect ally for plant-based eating

Direct answer: Ginger shots without sugar are particularly beneficial in a ginger-bio-sans-sucre-plantes-naturel-2026">vegan diet for 3 reasons: they improve the absorption of plant-based (non-heme) iron, reduce flatulence from legumes, and compensate for the lack of animal omega-3s through their COX-2 inhibiting action.

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1. Absorption of plant-based iron

Plant-based iron (non-heme, found in lentils, spinach, seeds) is only absorbed at 2-15%, compared to 15-35% for animal heme iron. Ginger increases stomach acid production and bile secretion, improving the absorption of plant-based iron. Combined with vitamin C from lemon (present in INTI), this effect is maximized.

2. Ginger digestion of legumes

Legumes (lentils, chickpeas, beans) are a pillar of the vegan diet but cause flatulence due to oligosaccharides (FODMAP). Ginger stimulates pancreatic enzymes and reduces intestinal cramps, which reduces flatulence by 40% (Micklefield 1999).

3. Partial replacement of omega-3

Vegans lack marine EPA and DHA (anti-inflammatory). Ginger inhibits the same enzyme (5-LOX) as omega-3 and provides additional anti-inflammatory action via COX-2.

INTI Essence: 100% vegan and organic certified

Why INTI is the perfect ally for vegans:
  • 100% plant-based: fresh ginger + fresh turmeric + lemon
  • 100% organic certified by Ecocert
  • Zero added sugar, zero additives
  • Cold press: all active ingredients preserved
  • Built-in lemon: vitamin C maximizes plant-based iron absorption

Summary

  • Improves plant-based iron absorption (+20-30%)
  • Reduces flatulence from legumes (-40%)
  • Anti-inflammatory action complementary to omega-3
  • Boosts natural ginger immunity
  • INTI: 100% vegan, organic, cold press

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