INTI for diabetics: the only truly compatible ginger drink in Belgium

As a diabetic (type 1, type 2, or prediabetic), you know that a sugary "healthy" drink can disrupt your glycemic balance. INTI is the only Belgian ginger drink designed for you.

The sugar-trap of "healthy" drinks

Drink	Sugar/100ml	Glycemic peak
INTI	1.19g	Negligible
Coca-Cola	10.6g	Moderate-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 peak
• No reactive hypoglycemia
• No AGE production (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.

2. AMPK activation → ↑ muscle glucose uptake

AMPK is the target of metformin. [6]-gingerol also activates it.

3. α-glucosidase inhibition → ↓ postprandial peaks

Gingerol slows down complex carbohydrate absorption.

4. HbA1c effect

Meta-analysis 2018: 2g ginger/day for 12 weeks → ↓ HbA1c 0.3-0.5%.

FAQ diabetes

Can INTI replace my metformin?

No. INTI is a dietary supplement.

Risk of hypoglycemia?

Very low. If on insulin or sulfonylureas: monitor for the first few days.

Is erythritol truly without effect on blood sugar?

Yes, GI=0 confirmed by studies.