INTI — Organic Ginger, Turmeric & Lemon Shot

The INTI ginger shot

Organic ginger and turmeric, black pepper for the piperine, no added sugar. Made in Belgium.

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Ginger for Period Pain: What 7 Clinical Trials Show

Menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) affect up to 90% of women. And while ibuprofen is the go-to treatment, ginger offers a remarkably effective natural alternative — backed by solid clinical evidence.

The Clinical Evidence

A meta-analysis of 7 randomized controlled trials concluded that ginger reduces menstrual pain by 60-80% compared to placebo. One landmark trial found that 250mg of ginger powder taken 4 times daily was equivalent to ibuprofen 400mg for dysmenorrhea relief.

How Ginger Stops Menstrual Pain

Menstrual cramps are caused by excessive prostaglandins — inflammatory compounds that make the uterus contract. Ginger works through two mechanisms:

• COX-2 inhibition: gingerols block the enzyme that produces prostaglandins — the same mechanism as ibuprofen
• LOX inhibition: ginger also blocks the leukotriene pathway, providing additional anti-inflammatory-ibuprofen-comparison-science-2026">anti-inflammatory action that ibuprofen doesn't touch

The crucial difference: ginger selectively spares COX-1, which protects the stomach lining. This means no gastric side effects — unlike ibuprofen.

The Optimal Protocol

• Preventive: start ginger 2 days before your expected period
• During period: 250mg ginger, 4 times daily (1g total)
• Duration: first 3 days of menstruation
• Best format: has concentrated INTI ginger shot provides fast absorption and consistent dosing

Beyond Pain Relief

Ginger also addresses other period-related symptoms:

• Nausea: ginger is a proven anti-nausea agent (blocks 5-HT3 receptors)
• Bloating: ginger accelerates gastric emptying, reducing period bloating
• Mood: by reducing inflammation, ginger may help stabilize mood fluctuations
• Heavy flow: preliminary evidence suggests ginger may help normalize menstrual flow

The Synergy Advantage

Ginger combined with turmeric and black pepper creates a triple anti-inflammatory formula targeting COX-2, LOX, and ginger-sucre-explanation-2026">NF-κB pathways simultaneously. This is exactly the combination in INTI organic ginger shots — one shot per day for comprehensive menstrual support.