Three-ingredient gut health shots that can aid digestion and boost endurance

is a major topic of conversation right now, and it involves keeping your gastrointestinal system – including your stomach – in check.

According to , having poor gut health can cause symptoms such as fatigue, an upset stomach and skin conditions.

So it’s important to keep it nourished with the right kinds of food and drink that can really keep your gut microbiome as and varied as possible.

You’ve probably seen various kinds of ‘health shots’ on shelves – tiny bottles of juice that promise to aid digestion and keep your gut in check.

But instead of splurging on these, as they can be pretty pricey, you can actually make your own at home with just a few ingredients.

TikToker , who has been sharing his experiences on the Mediterranean diet for the last few years now, says there is an easy way to make energy shots at home that costs way less than buying them from the supermarket.

In a video posted last month, he showed off two varieties – one for energy and one for recovery – with the first one being made from just three ingredients.

And if you’re needing a pre-workout boost or simply want to start your day on a high, then you’ll want to give these a go.

All you need to do is grab 100g of ginger, peel them and slice them up really thin. According to the experts at , ginger has plenty of anti-inflammatory properties, and show that it may help to reduce blood pressure as well.

Ginger is also a , which can help to eliminate gas from the digestive system, and it can also soothe the intestinal tract.

Put the ginger in a blender and then add 300ml of beetroot juice. The pro says that this is high in nitrates which can help to improve blood flow and endurance.

Then, add the juice of a lemon, which is rich in vitamin C and helps to keep your cells healthy as well as maintaining healthy skin, bones and wound healing, according to the .

Blend everything up and you should have enough for six shots of this drink. The expert added: “We’re not straining because we want to keep that prebiotic fibre.”

And if you’re looking for another drink that can help to aid recovery after a workout, the gut health pro also shared a for turmeric shots. He said: “Turmeric contains curcumin, which is anti-inflammatory, so it’s great to take post-workout.”

Fresh turmeric is used in this , and you’ll need 100g of it, peeled and ready to blend.

Then you’ll want to grab another 100g of peeled chopped ginger as well as 300ml of pineapple juice, which the expert says is rich in digestive enzymes and that all-important vitamin C.

He added: “Don’t forget to add black pepper to activate the curcumin.”

Blending the juice up, the pro said: “These will save your gut, your immune system and your bank account.”