Weight change fundamentally boils down to the number of calories you put into your body and the number of calories you burn.
- Eat more than you burn, and you will gain weight
- Burn more than you eat, and you will lose weight
Turmeric shots can assist on the exercise part of the equation (aka burning calories). But firstly let's review what happens when we exercise.
What happens to your body when you start exercising?
As soon as you start exercising your body will respond by increasing and decreasing bodily processes that will allow you to exercise more efficiently.
Within the first 10 minutes your heart beats faster increasing blood supply to the brain and working muscles. Your muscles require more oxygen, so you start to breathe faster to allow the blood to deliver the oxygen required to the working muscles. The body will use different energy systems depending on the duration and intensity of the chosen exercise.
At the end of your session, the body will try to return to its resting state as quickly as possible, but feeling sore after exercise is very normal. Your muscles experience micro-trauma, which can result in 'delayed-onset muscle soreness' or 'DOMS' for short.
As your body becomes used to a certain type of exercise, the soreness is minimised, and you start to experience both physiological and mental changes. On a cellular level, mitochondria—mini powerhouses that produce energy—multiply, meaning that your body can produce more energy. More blood vessels are created to deliver oxygen more efficiently to the muscles. Your heart and muscles get stronger and bigger.
Could turmeric help with recovery?
Research has shown that turmeric could really come into its own post exercise as it may support the body manage the aches and pains (DOMS) that are a result of the exercise programme that you are following. (link) (link). This provides an enjoyment factor as the DOMs won’t be as intense as they potentially would be without the turmeric. This will ultimately allow you to get out more often or work a little harder in your workouts without the fear of being too sore, meaning you will also burn more calories as a result of working harder.
Can turmeric shots boost your energy levels?
A MOJU Turmeric Shot also contains vitamin C, which helps to reduce tiredness and fatigue. This can provide a quick pick-me-up after a tough work-out or give you the energy needed to exercise when you're not feeling it.
How turmeric affects sleep
There’s a fair bit of research going into turmeric right now: one of turmeric’s active compounds – curcumin – is thought to have real benefits when it comes to getting some decent kip.
In a 12-week study, people who consumed curcumin slept more soundly - as rated by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index Questionnaire - compared to a placebo group.
So, why is that? Well, a protein known as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BNDF) affects cognitive function, learning and memory – and can cause behavioural disorders if out of balance. Curcumin has been shown to improve levels of BDNF and for that reason, you might want to consider integrating turmeric into your evening routine.
If you don't get a good nights' sleep, research shows that you're likely to consume more calories (link) and you might skip the work out you were planning due to tiredness (link).
Prioritising sleep will help you recover after exercise, so you can train harder again and ultimately, burn more calories (link).
Rehydration post-exercise with a turmeric shot
Rehydrating following exercise is also key to recovery. Our MOJU Turmeric Shots are great on their own but if you would like a longer drink, dilute 60ml in 500ml of water. Not only are you getting all the benefits of the turmeric shot but you are also replacing the fluids you have lost through sweat.
What does this all mean for weight loss?
So, can MOJU Turmeric Shots help with weight loss? There's no magic shortcut there. But if better recovery means you can train harder and more often, and better sleep means your body is working with you rather than against you, then they're a genuinely useful addition to your routine.
Think of them less as a weight loss product and more as a recovery tool that helps you train consistently — and when it comes to hitting your goals, consistency is pretty much everything.