Ginger shot: complete guide

The ginger shot has become one of the most popular health rituals in Belgium. But not all shots are equal. Here's everything you need to know to choose the right one and use it effectively.

Why take a shot of ginger?

• Systemic anti-inflammatory (NF-κB + COX-2)
• Digestive (gastric emptying +50%, anti-bloating)
• Anti-nausea (= vitamin B6 during pregnancy)
• Painkiller (= ibuprofen for menstrual pain)
• Anti-migraine (= sumatriptan in a clinical study)
• Immunomodulator (antimicrobial, NK cell activator)

Optimal protocol

• Dose : 15-20ml (one shot) diluted in 150-200ml water
• Timing : in the morning on an empty stomach, 15-20 min before the first meal
• Regularity : daily, minimum 4 weeks
• Temperature : cold water (preserves gingerols) or hot water (softer, relaxing effect)

Which shot to choose in Belgium?

INTI : 1.19g sugar/100ml, 0 added sugar, organic ginger Peru, organic turmeric Peru, piperine, Cayenne pepper. Keto and fasting compatible. → See INTI

GIMBER : ~34g sugar/100ml (cane sugar), organic ginger, no turmeric, no piperine. Softer and sweeter taste.

→ Complete comparison INTI vs GIMBER

Homemade ginger shot recipe

• 100g fresh organic ginger (Peru if available)
• 1 lemon (juice)
• 1 pinch black pepper
• Squeeze or pass through the extractor
• Consume immediately or within 24 hours (in the refrigerator)

INTI advantage vs. homemade: standardized formulation, organic turmeric included, pasteurized, 12-month shelf life.