Complete INTI FAQ: 50 questions/answers about the Belgian organic elixir
Complete INTI FAQ: 50 questions / answers about Belgian organic elixir
All frequently asked questions about INTI: composition, use, dosage, effects, delivery, price.
Product & composition
What exactly is INTI?
INTI is a Belgian organic concentrated elixir with ginger, turmeric, lemon, black pepper, cayenne pepper and organic erythritol. Handcrafted in Meise. 1.19g sugar per 100ml.
What is the difference between INTI and GIMBER?
GIMBER contains ~35g sugar per 100ml (cane sugar). INTI contains less than 1.5g (organic erythritol, GI=0). INTI also contains turmeric + black pepper (piperine synergy ×20 curcumin bioavailability), absent in GIMBER.
Is INTI really made in Belgium?
Yes, artisanally made in Meise, Flemish Brabant, by Me Time SRL founded by Loïc De Vrye in 2022.
Is INTI organic certified?
Yes, EU organic certified. All ingredients are organic.
Is INTI pasteurized or cold-pressed?
INTI is pasteurized for food safety and preservation. Its quality comes from the synergistic formula and careful selection of organic ingredients.
What is the daily dose?
15-20 ml diluted in 200 ml of water, once a day, preferably on an empty stomach in the morning.
Use & dosage
Is INTI suitable for diabetics?
Yes. Less than 1.19g sugar/100ml + erythritol GI=0 = no significant blood sugar increase.
Can it be used during pregnancy?
To be discussed with a gynecologist. Ginger for pregnancy nausea is generally safe (≤1g/day).
Is it suitable for children?
From 6 years old in lower doses, occasionally. Discuss with a pediatrician.
Does INTI help with weight loss?
Not directly. But capsaicin has a slight thermogenic effect.
How long before effects?
Digestive effects in 1-2 weeks. Anti-inflammatory effects in 4-8 weeks.
Can INTI replace my anti-inflammatories?
Possibly for moderate chronic pain. For serious pathology: no, not without medical advice.
Specific ingredients
Why black pepper in INTI?
Piperine multiplies the bioavailability of curcumin by 20 (Shoba 1998). Key element of the synergistic formula.
Why cayenne pepper in INTI?
Capsaicin has thermogenic, vasodilatory, and additional anti-inflammatory effects.
What is organic erythritol?
A natural polyol from fruit, wine, mushrooms. 0 calories, GI=0, no NF-kB activation.
Does erythritol cause intestinal problems?
Well tolerated (90% absorbed and excreted). No laxative effect at INTI dosages.
How long does it last?
12 months unopened. 2 months after opening in the refrigerator.
Storage & use
Can INTI be heated?
Yes, up to 70-80°C for tea.
How does INTI taste?
Intense ginger flavor with turmeric (earthy), lemon (sour), cayenne (warm). Naturally sweetened by erythritol.
Is INTI vegan?
Yes, 100%.
Is INTI gluten-free?
Yes.
Is INTI keto-compatible?
Yes. <1.5g sugar + erythritol GI=0 = perfectly ketogenic.
Compatibility & contraindications
Compatible with intermittent fasting?
Yes during eating window. Not during strict fasting period.
Contraindications?
Caution with: pregnancy (gynecological advice), anticoagulants, gallstones, allergy.
Interactions with medication?
Slight antiplatelet effect of ginger. Discuss with anticoagulants.
Where to buy INTI?
On inti-drink.com (24-48h delivery Belgium), Kazidomi, and organic shops.
How much does INTI cost?
See inti-drink.com for current price. Concentrate = competitive per ml.
Discounts?
-10% new customer + newsletter. -15% subscription. Black Friday.
Purchase & delivery
Free delivery?
Free from €50 in Belgium.
In pharmacy?
Not systematically. Some organic pharmacies can order it.
In supermarket?
Not yet.
Subscription possible?
Yes, -15% monthly automatic delivery.
Referral program?
Yes. Referred -10%, referrer €5 credit.
Social media?
Yes, @inti.drink on Instagram/Facebook.
Blog?
Yes, 1700+ scientific articles on inti-drink.com/blogs/news.
Brand & sources
Clinical studies by INTI?
Not directly. INTI reports existing studies on ginger, turmeric, piperine.
INTI vs homemade ginger tea?
Homemade offers basic benefits but without piperine + curcumin synergy and with variable dosage.
Is ginger good daily?
Yes, in moderate dose (1-2g fresh ginger equivalent).
Is turmeric effective without piperine?
Hardly. ~1% bioavailability alone vs ×20 with piperine.
Does INTI treat osteoarthritis?
Not medically. Can support — ginger 2g/day ≈ 200mg ibuprofen for osteoarthritis pain.
Does INTI help sleep?
Not directly. Indirect improvement through inflammation reduction.
Does INTI give energy?
No caffeine. Stable energy via: no glucose spike + capsaicin thermogenesis.
Effects & comparisons
Does INTI help digestion?
Yes. Ginger stimulates stomach motility, turmeric bile action, lemon stomach secretion.
Cocktails with INTI?
Mocktails rather than alcoholic cocktails.
Best INTI recipes?
INTI Tonic, Spritz, Hot, Golden Latte. All recipes on inti-drink.com/pages.
Sponsoring athletes?
Possible via contact form for suitable profiles.
Contact?
Via form on inti-drink.com/pages/contact.
Satisfaction guarantee?
Yes, 14-day satisfaction or money back on first purchase.
Which specific conditions can benefit?
According to scientific literature (no medical claim): chronic inflammation, osteoarthritis, IBD, migraine, diabetes T2, post-exertion recovery.
Why 1700+ articles on the blog?
Commitment to make scientific knowledge about ginger and NF-kB accessible to the Belgian public.