Nvive’s dual action explained
At Nvive, our goal is simple: to help you quickly and naturally regain digestive comfort, especially when dealing with bloating or belching. The secret lies in our patented LiquiShell® technology.
This innovative format combines a convenient chewable outer shell (easy to take wherever you go) with a liquid core rich in gingerols, the naturally active compounds found in ginger. Because these gingerols are delivered in liquid form, they can start working immediately in the mouth and are rapidly absorbed in the digestive tract, creating Nvive’s unique two-phase action.
Phase 1: the ginger kick
As soon as you take an Nvive, an intense ginger flavour is released in the mouth. Yes, it’s bold. And that is entirely intentional.
This warming, spicy sensation is an essential part of how Nvive works. It triggers a sensory response that immediately sends calming signals the your brain’s vomiting centre.[1][2]
The result: an effect you can feel from the very first bite.
Phase 2: Rapid Absorption in the Stomach and Intestines
Because it is delivered in liquid form, the ginger in Nvive is quickly absorbed in the stomach and intestines. Once there, the gingerols immediately get to work, helping to reduce bloating and belching. They do this in several ways:
- They calm overstimulated receptors: this helps reduce the signals sent from the stomach to the brain that would normally amplify feelings of nausea or digestive discomfort, resulting in fewer “distress signals” being sent to the brain.
- They stimulate gastric motility: by promoting the stomach’s natural movements, they help move stomach contents more quickly into the intestines, allowing you to get rid of that heavy, bloated feeling sooner.
- They help reduce gas formation: the active compounds in ginger contribute to lower gas production and therefore less pressure and discomfort in the abdomen.
Want to know more about the science behind ginger? Continue reading here.
[1] Yin Y, et al. (2019) Structural mechanisms underlying activation of TRPV1 channels by pungent compounds in gingers. Br J Pharmacol. 176:3364–3377
[2] Rudd JA, et al. (2015) The involvement of TRPV1 in emesis and anti-emesis. Temperature (Austin). 2(2):258-76
