Dietician says 8p-per-day drink boosts immunity and help sugar cravings

“Whoever came up with this blend is a genius! It’s got a nice ginger hit, so a little goes a long way.”

As the new year is well under way, plenty of folk are searching for straightforward, budget-friendly methods to boost their wellbeing without diving into drastic regimes or pricey wellness fads. One practice that’s steadily catching on is downing a ginger shot for its health perks – and now a brand called NutraZen is making it simpler to reap all the rewards.

The Cleveland Clinic highlights a host of advantages from consuming ginger shots, which are usually crafted from ginger root. For instance, registered dietitian Candace O’Neill notes on their website: “There are certain enzymes in ginger that can help with bloating, help ease constipation and help with nausea. If you’re dealing with IBS symptoms, this may help to reduce some of your symptoms.”

It can alleviate discomfort as ‘research shows that gingerol reduces the activity and synthesis of pro-inflammatory compounds, which are associated with pain’, O’Neill explains. Additionally, it may strengthen the immune system, lower blood sugar levels and support weight management.

That’s where NutraZen’s Ginger Shot Powder steps in, arriving just as the trendy ginger shot craze hits its stride. The Ginger and Turmeric Shot Powder 100 Servings pack is currently on offer for £7.99, reduced from £12.99, on Amazon – equating to roughly 8p per serving.

This UK-produced powder is crafted to seamlessly fit into daily routines, whether it’s stirred into coffee, blended with hot water, or mixed into juice. NutraZen’s offering aims to eliminate waste and hassle by providing a long-lasting powdered blend made from authentic plant ingredients, reports Chronicle Live.

Each pouch combines ginger, turmeric, and cayenne pepper without any added sugar or artificial additives. For optimal results, customers are advised to mix one third of a teaspoon into their preferred beverage, stir thoroughly and then savour the flavour and benefits.

For those seeking alternatives, Holland and Barrett offer some options. For instance, the Rochester Ginger Drink 725ml for £5.59 on their website, which has received high praise from over 1,000 people.

This is a non-alcoholic ginger beverage infused with raisins, cowslip and elderflower. It can be enjoyed neat, heated up, or even chilled and mixed with soda.

Master of Malt also offers Good Shots Ginger and Turmeric Concentrate 50cl for £20.33 on its website. This is touted to ‘support gut health, immunity and inflammation’ as it’s crafted from a blend of organic ginger, turmeric and lemon juice. It can be diluted with water or used in smoothies and cooking, according to the site.

However, NutraZen’s shot powder has earned a rating of 4.2 out of five stars from over 500 reviews on Amazon, and more than 1,000 packs have been purchased in the past month. It’s also an Amazon’s Choice product.

One satisfied customer raved: “Fantastic value for money, mixed with orange juice. This is just like the expensive pre-made shots but much cheaper!” Another shared their daily routine: “Lovely, I make a shot every day and like (it) so much I bought another sachet.”

A third person said: “Great! To aid digestion and to assist in reducing inflammation myself and husband were trying ginger shots, these were proving very costly. After looking for alternative tried this. Bought pack of 10 100ml shot bottles from amazon, and used this with OJ. 1 litre OJ and power makes 10 shots.

“I whisk them together then fill the bottles and add a teaspoon chia seeds to each bottle. That’s us sorted for 5 days each. The pack looks small but does last well. Taste is more pleasant than ginger shots.”

A few others had slightly different experiences, with one noting: “Great to use in juices, however you need to stir it for quite some time in order for the powder to dissolve. It has a lovely ginger flavour and you can make it stronger or weaker.”

However, the majority of feedback was positive, with another fan stating: “Ideal mixed with apple juice and works out far cheaper than the pre-mixed shots from the supermarket and tastes great.”

Someone else wrote: “I love this product! I can’t believe it, but I have it every morning and I miss it if I don’t. I add 1 teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar with mother. Curbs sugar cravings and the ginger has helped with inflammatory pain that I tend to get. Love it!”