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.
The INTI ginger shot
Organic ginger and turmeric, black pepper for the piperine, no added sugar. Made in Belgium.
Discover INTI →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% amplitude of antral contractions |
| Nikkhah Bodagh (2019) — review | Functional dyspepsia | Significant reduction in symptoms |
The 4 digestive mechanisms of ginger
1. Gastric prokinetics
Ginger stimulates antral contractions → food passes more quickly from the stomach to the duodenum → less bloating, less reflux.
2. Anti-nausea (5-HT3)
6-gingerol blocks serotonergic 5-HT3 receptors in the GI tract → strong anti-emetic signal. Same mechanism as ondansetron (anti-nausea drug).
3. Natural carminative
Ginger relaxes the lower esophageal sphincter in a controlled manner → evacuation of trapped gases → relief of bloating.
4. Stimulation of digestive enzymes
Ginger stimulates the production of lipase, amylase and protease → better degradation of macronutrients → optimized absorption.
When to drink INTI for digestion
- 15-20 min before meal : prepares the stomach, stimulates enzymes
- After a heavy meal : accelerates 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.
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Ginger + Turmeric + Black Pepper | Organic | 1.1g sugar | Made in Belgium 🇧🇪
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