INTI for Diabetics: The Only Truly Compatible Ginger Drink

If you are diabetic (type 1, type 2, or pre-diabetic), you know that a sugary "healthy" drink can wreak havoc on your blood sugar balance. INTI is the only Belgian ginger drink designed for you.

The Trap of Sugary "Healthy Drinks"

Drink	Sugar/100ml	Expected Glycemic Spike
INTI	1.19g	Almost Zero
Coca-Cola	10.6g	Medium-Strong
GIMBER	~35g	Very Strong

Organic Erythritol: Your Glycemic Ally

INTI uses organic erythritol as a sweetener — a natural polyol with a glycemic index of 0:

• No insulin spike
• No reactive hypoglycemia
• No production of AGEs (Advanced Glycation End-products)
• No NF-kB activation
• Urinary excretion (90% un-metabolized)

Specific Benefits for Diabetics

1. NF-kB Inhibition → ↓ Insulin Resistance

[6]-gingerol and curcumin inhibit NF-kB, which improves insulin sensitivity (adipose TNF-α is one of the main factors of insulin resistance).

2. AMPK Activation → ↑ Muscle Glucose Uptake

AMPK is the target of metformin. [6]-gingerol also activates it, contributing to muscle glucose uptake (insulin-independent).

3. α-glucosidase Inhibition → ↓ Post-prandial Spikes

Gingerol slows the absorption of complex carbohydrates in the intestine, smoothing out post-meal blood sugar spikes.

4. Effect on HbA1c

2018 Meta-analysis: 2g of ginger/day for 12 weeks → ↓ HbA1c by 0.3-0.5%, ↓ fasting blood sugar by 1.2 mmol/L. Modest but real effect — a bonus in addition to treatment.

5. Curcumin + Piperine

Clinical studies: curcumin + piperine ↓ insulin resistance, ↓ CRP, ↓ TG in type 2 diabetics (Panahi 2016).

INTI Protocol for Diabetics

1. Medical advice first: especially if you are taking insulin or sulfonylureas (possible additive hypo effect)
2. 15-20 ml of INTI diluted in 200 ml of water, once a day, ideally in the morning on an empty stomach
3. Monitor your blood sugar before/after the first doses to detect any potential interactions (unlikely)
4. Combine with physical activity 30 min/day
5. Patience: effect on HbA1c visible in 8-12 weeks

Diabetes FAQ

Can INTI replace my metformin?

No. INTI is a dietary supplement. Metformin remains essential. But INTI can potentiate its effect and support metabolic balance.

Risk of hypoglycemia?

Very low at recommended doses. But if you are taking insulin or sulfonylureas, monitor closely during the first few days.

Is erythritol really without effect on blood sugar?

Confirmed by several studies (GI=0). It is absorbed in the small intestine then excreted as such in the urine, without being metabolized.

How long does it take to see an effect on HbA1c?

8-12 weeks of regular daily intake. Not a miracle cure — a support.