Macronutrient Compatibility
One INTI shot (60 mL) contains approximately:
- Carbohydrates: ~3 g (mainly lemon)
- Proteins: trace amounts
- Fats: 0 g
- Calories: ~15 kcal
For a strict keto diet (< 20 g carbohydrates/day), 3 g carbohydrates remain within acceptable limits. For a standard low-carb diet (< 100 g/day), there are no concerns.
How Ginger Enhances the Keto Diet
1. Keto + Ginger Anti-inflammatory Synergy
The ketogenic diet reduces anti-inflammatory-inflammation-natural-remedy">inflammation via:
- Inhibition of the NLRP3 inflammasome by ketone bodies (β-hydroxybutyrate)
- Reduction of glycation and AGEs (low glucose)
- Inhibition of NF-κB (moderate caloric restriction)
Ginger also directly inhibits NF-κB → keto + ginger anti-inflammatory synergy.
2. Facilitation of Keto-adaptation
During the first few weeks of keto, the body switches from carbohydrates to fats as its primary fuel source (4–6 weeks). Ginger facilitates this transition:
- AMPK activation → stimulation of fatty acid β-oxidation → accelerated ketone body production
- Improved mitochondrial function → better utilization of lipids as substrate
3. Reduction of "Keto Flu"
The "keto flu" (weeks 1–2 of keto) manifests as: headaches-maux-de-tete-sumatriptan-naturel-2026">headaches, nausea, fatigue, irritability. Ginger alleviates these symptoms:
- Nausea: antiemetic via 5-HT3 → reduction of transition nausea
- Headaches: anti-COX-2 → reduction of ginger migraine-cephalees-anti-inflammatoire-naturel">inflammatory headaches
- Fatigue: AMPK activation → maintained cellular energy
Keto Recipes with INTI
- Morning Keto Shot: 1 INTI shot + 200 mL water + 1 tbsp coconut oil (MCT) + Himalayan salt → electrolytes + MCT + ginger
- Keto Ginger Fat Bomb: 2 tbsp cocoa butter + 1/4 INTI shot + shredded coconut + spices → refrigerate
Keto & Ginger FAQ
Does ginger kick you out of ketosis?
No. The 3 g of carbohydrates in the INTI shot do not break nutritional ketosis. Ketosis is maintained as long as total carbohydrates remain < 20–50 g/day depending on individual insulin sensitivity.
Is ginger recommended during carb cycling?
Yes, ginger is suitable for all phases of carb cycling. On low-carb days: anti-inflammatory and ketogenic benefits. On high-carb days: improved insulin sensitivity and better glycogen replenishment.
INTI — The Elixir of Belgian Keto Warriors
0 g fats. ~3 g carbohydrates. Keto compatible. Reduced keto flu. Cold press.
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