Turmeric & Ginger - What They Actually Do For You

At B.fresh, we’re passionate about functional ingredients that deliver real benefits. Two of the most powerful plants we press into our shots are Turmeric and Ginger. These golden roots have been used for centuries in traditional medicine, but modern research is catching up to reveal what they really do for your body. 

What Are Turmeric and Ginger?

Turmeric and ginger are both roots - technically referred to as rhizomes - that grow underground. While they may look similar on the outside, they have very different flavours, colours, and health-promoting properties.

• Ginger is spicy, warming, and invigorating. It’s well known for easing nausea and aiding digestion.
  

• Turmeric is earthy and slightly bitter, best recognised by it's bright yellow colour, thanks to a compound called curcumin.

At B.fresh, we don’t use dried powders or flavorings. Our shots are made with fresh, cold-pressed root in high concentrations to deliver maximum benefit.

Key Benefits of Ginger

Ginger has been used for thousands of years, but recent research has demonstrated the following health benefits:

• Soothes digestion - Helps reduce bloating, indigestion, and nausea (great after a big meal or before travel).
  

• Natural anti-inflammatory - Contains gingerol, a compound that helps reduce inflammation in the body.
  

• Supports immunity - Antioxidants in ginger help the body fight off oxidative stress and infections.
  

• May reduce muscle soreness - Some studies suggest ginger can help with post-exercise recovery.
  

• Helps blood sugar regulation - May support healthy glucose levels when included regularly.

Try it in our Ginger+ Shot, made with freshly pressed ginger root, with a little apple and honey. It’s your daily wake-up call in a bottle.

Key Benefits of Turmeric

Turmeric’s health benefits come largely from curcumin, it's most active compound:

• Powerful anti-inflammatory - Curcumin can help reduce inflammation linked to joint pain, heart health, and overall recovery.
  

• Supports immune function - Curcumin’s antioxidant effects help neutralise free radicals and protect against cellular damage.
  

• May support joint health - Especially helpful for people with arthritis or joint stiffness.
  

• Brain and mood support - Early studies show curcumin may enhance mood and support cognitive function.
  

• Best absorbed with black pepper - Piperine (found in black pepper) increases curcumin absorption by up to 2000%.

Our Turmeric Shot contains 49g of fresh turmeric root, cold-pressed on our Shropshire farm - the strongest turmeric shot on the UK market. We’ve added black pepper and a little orange to make it both powerful and palatable.

How to Incorporate Ginger & Turmeric Into Your Diet

You could grate them fresh into curries or smoothies, but let’s be honest, that’s not always easy or consistent. That’s why we created our functional shots to give you the same benefits, with none of the mess or prep.

Here’s how to make them work for you:

• Take one daily - Consistency is key. Add your Ginger+ or Turmeric Shot to your morning ritual.
  

• Before or after exercise - Use turmeric for recovery and ginger for circulation and soreness.
  

• When you feel run down - Both roots help support your immune system through stressful or busy periods.
  

• As a daily health habit - Think of them as your natural boost in place of sugary energy drinks or supplements.

At B.fresh, It’s All About Function, Not Fads

We press real roots, not powders, and keep our shots free from added sugars, sweeteners, or fillers. Everything is cold-pressed on our farm, high-pressure processed to retain 96% more nutrients than heat pasteurised drinks, and bottled sustainably in 100% recycled packaging.

Whether you’re managing inflammation, improving digestion, or simply supporting your immune system - our Ginger+ and Turmeric Immunity shots are small but mighty tools to keep in your wellness routine.

Ready to fire up your day the natural way?

Grab a bundle of our functional shots and feel the difference, one sip at a time.

-- Written By Expert Nutritionist Matt Jones