From Kitchen Ingredient to Sports Fuel: Ginger’s Unexpected Journey

Ginger has been used to cure nausea and sea sickness since ancient Chinese times. This everyday kitchen ingredient is also a natural remedy and it forms the bedrock DNA of Active Root sports nutrition. We use natural root ginger in our products to help soothe the stomach and prevent gastric discomfort before, during and after exercise. Ginger contains unique gingerol compounds, which interact with the stomach and help keep your digestion feeling normal.

When it comes to exercising and your digestive system, ‘normal’ and ‘ordinary’ are what you want to experience every time. You don’t want any stomach surprises or digestion disasters. You want your stomach to feel normal so you can focus solely on your activity. Active Root helps you achieve harmonious normality through the truly extraordinary ingredient ginger.

The Benefits of Ginger

The ginger in Active Root products not only helps calm your stomach, but is also packed with anti-inflammatory compounds that can help sore muscles recover faster. A natural painkiller, ginger supports blood circulation, activates the digestive system and stimulates blood flow which can help avoid stomach issues and nausea.

Studies have shown that ginger can help reduce intense muscle pain and soreness. For athletes dealing with chronic injuries or those who are prone to muscle pain after workouts, having nutrition that features ginger can help with these issues and support their bodies with recovery. Ginger has also been found to improve cardiovascular health by lowering cholesterol levels and improving blood circulation. Better cardiovascular health means a better supply of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles during exercise, enhancing endurance and performance.

Another fantastic benefit of ginger is its anti-inflammatory properties. Chronic inflammation can lead to prolonged recovery times and increased muscle soreness after intense workouts. The compounds in ginger have been shown to reduce inflammation and can help athletes recover faster, ensuring they are ready for their next session much sooner.

Ginger is also a great source of vital vitamins and minerals, including vitamins B6 and C, magnesium, iron, and zinc. Combined with its high antioxidant content, Ginger can help strengthen your immune system.

Our Story

Active Root was formed by Edinburgh based sports enthusiasts Will and George in 2015. Will, a keen marathon runner, often complained that mainstream sports drinks upset his stomach during races. He knew there must be a better way of staying hydrated and energised without the accompanying side effects of nausea and stomach problems. He remembered that his mum had given him ginger beer to cure stomach ailments when he was a child. He wondered if there might be a way to get the benefits of ginger into a sports drink. After much trial and error in the kitchen, they came up with a starting recipe. Original Ginger Sports Drink Mix was the first product on offer, and is still our most popular product. Now with our HQ in Dorset, Active Root is actually made in Glasgow just along the road from where the brand was founded.

The Active Root Difference

With normal digestion nailed down, we then give you all the other sports nutrition essentials - the carbs and electrolytes - you need to perform. We use natural carbohydrates and sea salt electrolytes. No synthetic sickness-inducing maltodextrin here. With all these working together, our products give you normal digestion, energy boosting carbs and electrolyte-replacing hydration.

It is our belief that natural ingredients contribute to a settled stomach, ensuring more consistent performance outcomes and avoiding gastrointestinal distress during training and races.

Whether you’re looking to improve performance, enhance recovery, or simply maintain better overall health, Active Root can be a powerful addition to your nutrition plan! Our products contain the following amount of ginger:

• Sports Drink Mix contains 239mg Ginger per serving
• Electrolite Drink Mix contains 203mg Ginger per serving
• Energy Gel contains 50mg Ginger per serving
• Energy Gel Mix contains 102mg Ginger per serving
• Energy Chews contains 1452mg Ginger per serving
• Recovery Drink Mix contains 199mg Ginger per serving
  

Whether you're training, racing, or recovering, you can trust Active Root to fuel your journey with products that are as kind to your stomach as they are effective for your performance.