Reason N°1: 1.19g of sugar — the least sweet ginger shot
In a market where INTI vs GIMBER comparison (~35g/100ml), industrial ginger juices (5-12g), and sugary shots (6-10g) dominate, INTI is the option with the least sugar. And this sugar (1.19g/100ml) is 100% natural, coming from pressed fresh ginger — no added sugar in any form.
The practical difference: a daily INTI shot represents 1.19g of natural sugar per day. A daily GIMBER shot: 7-10g of added cane sugar. Over a year, the difference is 2.5 kg less sugar with INTI.
Reason N°2: carefully prepared — the method that preserves what matters
Artisanal preparation (≤4°C, without heat) is the only method that preserves:
- [6]-gingerol: main anti-inflammatory-science-utilisation">anti-inflammatory ginger active ingredient, degrades at >40°C → all heat methods partially destroy it
- Natural digestive enzymes: proteases, amylases naturally present in fresh ginger → destroyed by pasteurization
- Thermolabile polyphenols: anthocyanins, flavonoids → sensitive to heat
- Vitamin C: 60-80% lost during pasteurization
Reason N°3: clinically documented active ingredients
Ginger is one of the most well-documented plants in integrative medicine:
- >3000 publications in PubMed on Zingiber officinale
- Anti-inflammatory effects on NF-κB (Habib et al., 2008 — IC₅₀ inhibition = 15µM)
- Antiemetic activity (Vutyavanich et al., 2001 — nausea pregnancy-nausees-matinales-vomissements">ginger and ginger and pregnancy reduced by 28%)
- Analgesic (Altman & Marcussen, 2001 — knee OA pain -63%)
- AMPK and weight loss-etudes">ginger and metabolism (Li et al., 2012 — hepatic AMPK activation in vivo)
- Anti-DOMS (Hoseinzadeh et al., 2015 — DOMS -24% post-exercise)
These studies focus on fresh ginger and its gingerol-standardized extracts — active ingredients that only a carefully prepared, unpasteurized product can guarantee in their native form.
Reason N°4: maximum versatility
INTI is the only ginger drink that adapts to all uses:
| Use | Preparation |
|---|---|
| Direct shot | 100ml pure |
| Refreshing drink | 1 shot + 400ml cold water |
| Sparkling ginger | 1 shot + 400ml sparkling water |
| Warm ginger drink | 1 shot + 200ml hot water + lemon |
| Ginger mocktails | 1 shot + kombucha + mint + ice cubes |
| Marinade / cooking | 1 shot in vinaigrette or meat marinade |
Reason N°5: Belgian and traceable
INTI is a Belgian brand (Me Time SRL, Belgium). Ginger is sourced with complete transparency on its origin. Buying INTI means supporting an independent Belgian company, not a multinational agri-food giant.
Reason N°6: no artificial flavors or sweeteners
INTI's ingredient list: ultra-short, 100% legible. No E-number colorants, no aspartame, no acesulfame K, no synthetic flavors. What you read is what you drink.
Reason N°7: compatible with all diets
- ✅ Vegan / plant-based
- ✅ Gluten-free
- ✅ Lactose-free
- ✅ Paleo / Keto-friendly (natural sugar <4g)
- ✅ Diabetics (GI <20, consult doctor)
- ✅ Pregnant women (moderate dose, <1g gingerols/day)
- ✅ Caffeine-free
FAQ — INTI, the reference health drink
Why is INTI not in pharmacies? INTI is a functional drink, not a medicine — so it is not part of the pharmaceutical circuit. It is available on inti-drink.com and in some specialized points of sale.
Can INTI be combined with other supplements? Yes. INTI is compatible with most food supplements. The piperine naturally present in some formulations can increase the absorption of curcumin if combined.
Are there any contraindications? Ginger is generally well tolerated. At high doses, it can interact with anticoagulants. Consult a healthcare professional if you are taking medication.
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