Bloating affects 30% of the population. Antacids mask it. Ginger accelerates gastric emptying by 25% — addressing the root cause, not the symptom.
The Prokinetic Mechanism
Hu et al. (World Journal of Gastroenterology, 2011) demonstrated in a randomized controlled trial that ginger accelerates gastric emptying by +25% compared to placebo.
Faster gastric emptying means:
- Less time for food to ferment
- Reduced gas production
- Less abdominal distension
- Faster nutrient absorption
Three Digestive Mechanisms
| Mechanism | Action | Effect | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prokinetic | +25% gastric emptying | Less fermentation | Hu et al., 2011 |
| Choleretic | +62% bile production | Better fat digestion | Rasyid et al., 1999 |
| Carminative | Smooth muscle relaxation | Gas passage facilitated | Micklefield, 1999 |
Why Conventional Approaches Fall Short
- Antacids: Neutralize acid but don't speed up digestion
- PPIs: Suppress acid and may worsen bloating via SIBO
- Simethicone: Coalesces gas bubbles but doesn't prevent formation
Ginger is the only common intervention that addresses motility — the root cause of most functional bloating.
The Turmeric Addition
Curcumin stimulates bile production by +62% (Rasyid, 1999). Bile emulsifies fat — a major cause of post-meal bloating. With piperine for 2000% bioavailability, the triad addresses the full digestive chain.
Sugar Makes Bloating Worse
Sugar feeds gas-producing bacteria (Satokari, 2020). A "digestive" shot with 34g sugar/100ml introduces fermentable substrate that may increase bloating.
The Product
INTI — organic ginger + turmeric + black pepper, 1.19g sugar per 100ml. Prokinetic evidence, not sugar-fueled fermentation.
If your digestive supplement feeds the bacteria causing your bloating, read the label again.
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