Ginger: The Ultimate Winter Superfood for Runners

December 4, 2024 Helen Keith

As winter approaches, boosting our immune systems and keeping well is an important focus as the weather turns colder. Ginger is the ultimate winter superfood and perfect for runners training or racing through the chillier months.

How Ginger Helps

Ginger is 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. This is particularly important for athletes who put their bodies under significant stress during training periods, especially in the colder months when colds and flu are prevalent.

Ginger is of course 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. The ginger in Active Root has been specially used because of the high gingerol ratio!

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

Our Solution

We recommend using our range of products to boost your immune system and keep well this winter. At Active Root, almost all of our products contain ginger. To aid digestion, fight inflammation, and support your immune system this winter, our ginger-powered products can boost your performance and recovery.

Our products contain the following amount of ginger: