How Active Root Supports Gut Health During Exercise

At Active Root, all of our nutrition products are made with natural root ginger, a scientifically proven solution to combat bloating, nausea, and stomach discomfort during intense workouts. Including ginger into a fuelling strategy for athletes can shift their focus from digestive issues to optimal performance.

Studies have shown that up to 90% of athletes experience some form of gastric discomfort during exercise, whether it’s pre-race nerves before, feeling sick during the event or bloating afterwards (De Oliveira & Jeukendrup, 2014). The ginger in Active Root can help contribute towards a normally functioning settled stomach and prevent bloating.

We also only use simple, high-quality natural ingredients in all our products. 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.

In addition to preventing stomach discomfort, Ginger also stimulates appetite, making it easier for athletes to consume necessary nutrients and fluids during prolonged exercise sessions. This appetite boost becomes increasingly crucial during endurance events where maintaining fuel and hydration levels is critical.

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.

Our ginger-infused drinks, gels, and energy chews support normal digestion and enhance performance. In contrast to many energy gels on the market that contain artificial sweeteners and preservatives, our Active Root Gel Mix relies on natural ingredients that are easily digested by the stomach. This natural approach not only helps with preventing gastric issues, but also provides a more pleasant and satisfying taste profile.

Experiment with different fuelling strategies and products during training sessions to find what works best for you. The golden rule as always is to avoid introducing new products or techniques on race day!