Behind the Blend: How Active Root Balances Ginger, Carbs, and Electrolytes Across the Range

At Active Root we use a variety of natural ingredients that can be found in most of our products. Predominantly, we use Natural Cane Sugar as our fuel source, Natural Sea Salt as our electrolyte source, and Ginger to help settle your stomach. Each product is formulated to deliver easy-on-the-gut carbs, targeted sodium, and a consistent ginger profile for comfort and performance. 

When it comes to endurance sports, maintaining energy levels throughout training and competition is crucial. The vital role of nutrition in this regard cannot be understated, and the type of fuel you choose can make a significant difference in performance and recovery. We understand the importance of quality ingredients and take pride in our commitment to using natural ingredients in our products. By taking this approach, we are able to provide customers with effective products, designed to power your performance.

Easy-On-The-Gut Carbs

One of the key benefits of unbleached cane sugar is its ability to provide a steady release of energy. Its unique 50/50 combination of glucose and fructose results in a more gradual rise in blood sugar levels when consumed, which may help sustain carbohydrate delivery to working muscles without any harmful spikes. Unbleached cane sugar is readily absorbed and metabolised, providing immediate energy without causing digestive discomfort. This makes it an ideal fuel for athletes who need to stay energised without upsetting their stomachs.

Targeted Sodium

Electrolytes, particularly sodium, play a pivotal role in hydration. They help regulate fluid balance within the body by controlling the movement of fluids in and out of cells. This is crucial during exercise as the body loses water and electrolytes through sweat. Our approach to providing electrolytes is based on using natural ingredients to deliver effective hydration. To this effect, we use natural sea salt as our source of electrolytes. This ingredient provides an ample amount of sodium, to help replenish electrolyte levels without artificial additives.

No Gut Bombs

Ginger is well-known for its ability to soothe the stomach. Ginger contains the compound Gingerol, which can help contribute to soothing the stomach by relaxing the muscles in the gut. It also can have a calming effect, reducing bloating and stomach discomfort. We take pride in our use of stomach-settling ginger, but our use of natural ingredients can also contribute towards a normal functioning stomach. As the body can recognise these ingredients more easily, they are less likely to cause an upset stomach, whereas artificial additives can sometimes cause unwanted side effects.

The combination of unbleached cane sugar with our staple ingredient of ginger creates an optimal balance for sustained endurance. The natural sugars provide the necessary carbohydrates to keep you fuelled, while the ginger aids digestion and helps prevent nausea. This dual-action approach ensures that you stay fuelled, with a settled stomach, allowing you to stay focused on your performance without worrying about dreaded gut bombs!

Our Products

The Fuel in Active Root; the amount of carbs across the Active Root range varies depending on the product:

Sports Drink Mix - 40g Carbs per serving

Electrolite Drink Mix - 8g Carbs per serving

Energy Gel - 30g per serving

Energy Chews - 24g Carbs per serving

Energy Gel Mix - Up to 24g Carbs per serving

The Sodium in Active Root; Sodium is the most prominent electrolyte in the Active Root range, with amounts varying depending on the product:

Sports Drink Mix - 226mg Sodium per serving

Electrolite Drink Mix - Up to 325mg Sodium per serving

Energy Gel - 40mg Sodium per serving

Energy Chews - 58mg Sodium per serving

Energy Gel Mix - 40mg Sodium per serving

Electrolite Tablets - 500mg Sodium per serving

The Ginger in Active Root; The ginger that Active Root uses has been specially selected because of its high gingerol ratio:

Sports Drink Mix - 239mg Ginger per serving

Electrolite Drink Mix - 203mg Ginger per serving

Energy Gel - 50mg Ginger per serving

Energy Chews - 1452mg Ginger per serving

Energy Gel Mix - 102mg Ginger per serving

Recovery Drink Mix - 199mg Ginger per serving

At Active Root our products combine a unique blend of ginger, carbohydrates, and electrolytes, providing a balanced fuelling and hydration strategy!