Ginger and sport: muscle recovery, performance, and inflammation (2026)

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For athletes and active people, ginger offers measurable benefits for recovery and performance. Here's what science says.

1. Reduction of DOMS

The University of Georgia has shown that 2g of ginger per day reduces post-workout muscle soreness by 25% (The Journal of Pain, 2010). The effectiveness is comparable to ibuprofen but without gastric side effects.

2. Faster recovery

Ginger reduces post-exercise inflammatory markers (CRP, IL-6, TNF-α) by 20-40%, accelerating the transition from inflammation to recovery.

3. Immune protection

After intense training, the immune system is temporarily weakened. Ginger helps to close this window of vulnerability.

Sports protocol

  • Pre-workout: 1g of ginger 1 hour before
  • Post-workout: 1g within 2 hours
  • Rest days: 2g/day for 2-3 days

The optimal formula

INTI combines fresh ginger + turmeric + black pepper for a triple anti-inflammatory action. The perfect shot for athletes. Order on inti-drink.com.

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