Ginger and digestion: how an INTI shot provides relief in 20 minutes
Bloating, reflux, slow digestion — ginger accelerates gastric emptying by 25% and provides relief in 20 minutes. Here's why it's the most studied natural prokinetic.
What the studies say
| Study | Measured effect | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Wu et al. (2008) | Gastric emptying | +25% faster vs placebo |
| Hu et al. (2011) | Gastric contractions | +27% antral contraction amplitude |
| Nikkhah Bodagh (2019) — review | Functional dyspepsia | Significant symptom reduction |
Ginger's 4 digestive mechanisms
1. Gastric prokinetic
Ginger stimulates antral contractions → food moves faster from the stomach to the duodenum → less bloating, less reflux.
2. Anti-nausea (5-HT3)
6-gingerol blocks 5-HT3 serotonin receptors in the GI tract → powerful anti-emetic signal. Same mechanism as ondansetron (anti-nausea medication).
3. Natural carminative
Ginger relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter in a controlled manner → trapped gases are expelled → bloating relief.
4. Stimulation of digestive enzymes
Ginger stimulates the production of lipase, amylase, and protease → better breakdown of macronutrients → optimized absorption.
When to drink INTI for digestion
- 15-20 min before meals: prepares the stomach, stimulates enzymes
- After a heavy meal: speeds up emptying, reduces bloating
- In case of nausea: effect in 15-20 minutes via 5-HT3
INTI — Your daily digestive ally
Concentrated organic ginger. Relief in 20 minutes. No added sugar.