Jiva Detox Spicy Ginger gut shot review
Here we will give a hands-on, taste-tested review of Jiva Detox Spicy Ginger gut shot. We’ll look into the benefits, ingredients, nutrition and flavour of this very healthy gut shot.
This 100ml gut shot is available in Australia in Woolworths supermarkets and some other food stores.
Ingredients of Jiva Detox Spicy Ginger gut shot
There’s a lot of ingredients and a lot to like here!
Specifically it contains: water, ginger juice, turmeric juice, carrot juice, apple cider vinegar, coconut blossom nectar, ginger extract, cayenne pepper, vitamin C, turmeric oil and black pepper oil.
There is no added sugar, flavours, colours or preservatives.
In case you were wondering, the coconut blossom nectar is used to sweeten the product. However this nectar has a low glycaemic index which means it is absorbed slowly and helps keep blood sugar levels more stable.
And the black pepper oil helps absorb the curcumin from turmeric - which has low bioavailability on its own. The piperine in the pepper oil significantly increases curcumin absorption and effectiveness in the body.
All good signs so far!
It’s worth noting that the front and side of the bottle says it contains lemon, however this isn’t listed in the ingredients ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Benefits of Jiva Detox gut shot
This gut shot comes with many health benefits, especially related to the ginger, turmeric and apple cider vinegar.
Ginger
Ginger has various health benefits for the gut and beyond.
Digestive health: Ginger can alleviate nausea and vomiting
Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects: Contains gingerol, a substance with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
Pain relief: Studies have shown it may help reduce muscle pain and soreness due to its anti-inflammatory properties
Lowering blood sugar levels: Studies show ginger can help in managing blood sugar levels
Read more about ginger’s proven benefits.
Turmeric
Anti-inflammatory: Studies have shown curcumin has strong anti-inflammatory properties, which may help with arthritis.
Antioxidant: Antioxidants can neutralise free radicals.
Brain function: May boost brain-derived neurotrophic factor, linked to improved brain function and a lower risk of brain diseases.
Heart Disease: May help protect against heart disease.
Read more about the evidence supporting turmeric’s health benefits.
Apple cider vinegar
Blood sugar control: May improve insulin sensitivity and help lower blood sugar responses after meals.
Weight loss: Can increase feelings of fullness, leading to eating fewer calories and potentially losing weight.
Heart health: May help lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels, although more research is needed.
Read more about the evidence supporting apple cider vinegar’s health benefits.
Cayenne pepper
Apart from including various vitamins (C, A, B6, K), cayenne pepper:
Stimulates digestion: Cayenne pepper can increase the production of digestive enzymes
Boosts metabolism: The compound capsaicin in cayenne pepper stimulates metabolism and may help with weight management
Improves circulation: It promotes healthy blood flow
Reduces inflammation: Capsaicin has anti-inflammatory properties which can soothe inflammation in the gut
Read more about the benefits of cayenne pepper.
Antioxidants
Various ingredients including carrot juice, ginger, turmeric and the vitamin C are high in antioxidants which help your body fight off harmful free radicals and reduce inflammation.
Appearance
This gut shot has a very vibrant and murky orange appearance.
Texture
The texture isn’t very thick like other gut shots (eg Nudie Juice Shot Digestive), but it does have a moderate body from the ginger extract and other juices.
Flavour
The aroma is like oranges (even though there is none in the gut shot) and carrot with notes of earthy turmeric and ginger there also.
The taste is dominated by a strong heat - and it’s hard to say where the ginger, cayenne pepper and black pepper oil begin and end. But they’re all certainly adding to the heat! Along with the lingering heat, there’s a citrus-like finish and some carrot sweetness.
Overall, I love the fiery taste - but it might not be for everyone. To me it’s quite awakening and invigorating.
Cost of Jiva Detox gut shot
This larger 100ml shot sells for $3.50 in Woolworths - which I think is good value for what you are getting.
Summary
4.5 stars out of 5.
A lovely, fiery gut shot with quality, clean ingredients and plenty of health benefits.
Pros
great fiery taste
health benefits from ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper and apple cider vinegar
rich in antioxidants
natural and quality ingredients
larger 100ml size than many other brands
Cons
there are no or very few probiotics (ie live beneficial microbes) in this shot - there may be a small amount in the apple cider vinegar
no details on the amount of fibre
fiery taste might be too much for some
Your reviewer
This article was reviewed by Travis, the founder of this website, long-time gut enthusiast and passionate kombucha maker!
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