Why Use Active Root?

Put simply, Active Root make great tasting, easy to digest drinks and gels that help keep you balanced, fuelled and hydrated during all forms of exercise.

'Balance. Fuel. Hydrate.' 

Balance, Fuel, Hydrate is Active Root's unique formula that combines optimal levels of balancing ginger with easy to digest natural fuel and hydration. The result is a steady stream of natural fuel, that keeps you hydrated and energized but without gut bombs, sometimes experienced with other artificial sports nutrition.

Why Use Active Root?

BALANCE - ROOT GINGER:

All Active Root products are balanced with a special ingredient - natural root ginger. The compounds in ginger are proven to help promote normal stomach function during exercise.

All NATURAL & GREAT TASTING: 

All drinks and gels taste great and go down so easily because they are formulated using completely natural ingredients - you'll find no gut wrenching artificial nasties here.

DEVELOPED BY EXPERT NUTRITIONISTS:

Co-Founder and Sports Nutritionist Huw Stradling has overseen the development of Active Root. He has experience working with top level sports teams across the UK and in the military.

His Active Root study demonstrated the benefits of ginger in reducing gastrointestinal disturbances during exercise. 

SUITABLE FOR ALL ATHLETES: 

Whether you're a seasoned ironman, a keen ultra runner or training for your 1st park run, Active Root's balance, fuel & hydrate formula will make a difference to your performance.

SUITABLE FOR VEGANS AND GLUTEN FREE DIETS: 

All Active Root products contain 100% natural ingredients and are suitable for vegan, vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free diets.

ECO - FRIENDLY: 

Part of the ethos at Active Root is to bring you sports nutrition that reduces and reuses plastic. 

ACTIVE ROOT PRODUCT RANGE

There are five different products in the  Active Root range all designed to help keep the stomach behaving normally, but with varying amounts of fuel and hydration.

Sports Drink Mix

• Sustained energy from slow-burning cane sugar blend
• Powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits from ginger
• Optimal hydration and electrolyte replenishment with sea salt
• Aids in recovery and reduces muscle cramps
• All-natural, clean ingredients with no artificial additives
• Available in multiple refreshing flavours

Recovery Drink Mix

• Replenishes essential electrolytes lost during exercise
• Helps combat muscle cramps, fatigue, and dehydration
• Soothes sore muscles and joints with natural ginger
• Promotes faster recovery and reduces post-workout discomfort
• Revitalizes and restores energy levels
• Convenient and easy to prepare on-the-go

Electrolite Drink Mix

• Low in calories (33) and carbs (8.2g)
• Contains 801mg of unrefined sea salt for electrolyte replenishment
• Infused with 203mg of root ginger to reduce nausea and bloating
• Provides natural hydration and refreshment
• Delicious flavours: Original, Mixed Berry, Lemon.
• Healthier alternative to traditional sports drinks

Energy Chews

• Natural energy boost from crystallized ginger
• Replenishes electrolytes for enhanced hydration
• Settle your stomach with ginger's soothing properties
• Convenient, portable size for on-the-go consumption
• No added preservatives or artificial flavours
• Suitable for vegans

Gel Mix

• Each serving contains up to 24g of carbs, equivalent to one standard sports gel.
• Each Soft Flask holds between 3 to 4 Gel Mix servings (up to 72-96g of carbs).
• All ingredients are natural, with no artificial sweeteners or preservatives.
• Comes as a powder that can be mixed with water in a refillable Soft Flask, reducing waste.
• Gradual consumption avoids blood sugar spikes and crashes.

Electrolite Tablets

• Encourages increased fluid intake with a great-tasting, easy-to-drink formula
• Only 15 calories per tablet
• Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free
• Optimised pH for fast digestion and absorption
• Quad-Blend Hypotonic Formula with sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium
• Lightweight and travel-friendly for on-the-go hydration

Energy Gel

• Natural syrup blend for clean energy
• Ginger helps ease digestion
• 30g carbs in a 2:1 glucose-to-fructose ratio
• Smooth, gut-friendly performance fuel
• Vegan, gluten-free, all-natural
• Pocket-sized for easy use mid-session

Active Root stands out in the world of sports nutrition by doing things differently — and doing them right. With a strong focus on gut comfort and natural ingredients, it’s more than just another brand of gels and drinks. Whether you're heading out for a light jog or deep into an ultra-endurance event, every Active Root product is designed to keep your body balanced, fuelled, and hydrated without upsetting your stomach.