The antioxidant power of ginger and turmeric

Oxidative stress — an imbalance between free radicals and antioxidants — is implicated in aging, cancer, cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases.

Antioxidants in ginger

• Gingerols — powerful free radical scavengers (OH•, O₂•⁻)
• Shogaols — even more antioxidants than gingerols
• Paradols — protect lipids from oxidation

Antioxidants in turmeric

• Curcumin — one of the most studied antioxidants in the world
• Upregulates endogenous antioxidant enzymes — SOD, catalase, glutathione peroxidase
• NRF2 activation — activates the NRF2 pathway, the “master switch” of antioxidant defense

Black pepper multiplies by 20

The piperine in black pepper increases the absorption of curcumin by 2000% (Shoba 1998 study). Without black pepper, curcumin is poorly absorbed.

Sugar IS oxidative stress

Sugar metabolism generates free radicals. A concentrate with 34g sugar/100ml generates more oxidative stress than it combats.

INTI — ginger + turmeric + black pepper, zero sugar. Net positive antioxidant.