A popular ginger concentrate brand contains 34g sugar per 100ml. Coca-Cola contains 10.6g/100ml. That's a 3.2× ratio. These are the numbers from their own nutrition labels.
The "It's a Concentrate" Defense
Even diluted as recommended (20ml in 200ml water), one glass = 6.8g sugar = 1.7 sugar cubes.
Why This Matters for Health Benefits
Sugar systematically undermines every ginger benefit:
| Ginger Benefit | Sugar's Counter-Effect |
|---|---|
| Anti-inflammatory (NF-κB ↓) | Pro-inflammatory (NF-κB ↑) |
| Immune boost (NK cells ↑) | Immune suppression (NK cells ↓ for 5h) |
| Weight loss (thermogenesis) | Weight gain (insulin → fat storage) |
| Anti-aging (Nrf2 ↑) | Aging (AGEs production) |
| Gut health (probiotic) | Gut damage (fermentation → gas) |
The Alternative
INTI — 1.1g sugar per 100ml. Organic ginger + turmeric + black pepper (2000% better curcumin absorption). Made in Belgium.
When the sugar in your health drink undermines the health ingredient, you're paying for a paradox.
Always read the nutrition label. Especially on "health" products.
