Ditch the Synthetic: Comparing Active Root to Mainstream Sports Nutrition

At Active Root, we 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. The clean, ginger-based ingredients we use make a significant difference in sports nutrition. 

Many mainstream sports nutrition products contain artificial ingredients, such as artificial sweeteners that are used to enhance the taste of sports drinks without adding significant calories. Common artificial sweeteners include aspartame, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium. Preservatives and stabilizers are also used to extend the shelf life of sports drinks, such as sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate.

Our use of natural, minimally processed ingredients means that the body can more easily recognize and utilize the nutrients provided. Natural forms of nutrients are typically absorbed better than those that are artificially created. This ensures that athletes are receiving the most out of every ingredient used, helping support sustained performance, more efficient energy use, and quicker recovery.

Settled Stomach

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.

Overall Health

Clean ingredients are generally free from harmful pesticides, herbicides, and artificial additives, which can accumulate in the body and cause health issues over time. By sticking to natural, clean ingredients, our products contribute not only the immediate performance needs of athletes but also their long-term health and wellbeing.

Better Taste 

Natural ingredients tend to retain more of their original flavour. Where we use real ginger and other natural ingredients like unbleached cane sugar, the taste composition of our products is more authentic and enjoyable compared to those loaded with artificial flavours. We believe consuming sports nutrition should be enjoyable, and a better experience can allow you to focus more on your performance instead of leaving a bad taste in your mouth.

Active Root's Ingredients

For our energy source, we use Unbleached Cane Sugar. Its unique 50/50 combination of glucose and fructose provides a steady stream of fuel to power you through extended periods of physical exertion, without spikes.

For hydration, we utilize Natural Sea Salt, which provides a reliable source of electrolytes to replace those lost during exercise, without artificial additives or unwanted side effects.

For a settled stomach, we use Ginger. Ginger also actively helps increase your appetite so that you actually want to eat or drink whilst exercising. This becomes more beneficial the longer the event you are doing as the necessity to keep fuelled and hydrated increases.

Furthermore, ginger contains anti-inflammatory compounds that can help sore muscles recover faster. It is often used to ease stiff and sore joints too. Research indicates that supplementing with ginger post-workout can help with muscle pain and support your body with recovery.

All of our products have a clean, light refreshing taste that leaves you wanting more. We know you want your sports nutrition to taste clean and delicious, rather than refuelling & rehydrating with something that you don’t like the taste of! You can check out our range of products HERE.