{"id":15913,"date":"2022-06-01T10:30:58","date_gmt":"2022-06-01T15:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/blog\/?p=15913"},"modified":"2022-06-01T08:54:23","modified_gmt":"2022-06-01T13:54:23","slug":"wellness-shots-are-they-worth-a-shot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/osf-blog.live.imagescape.com\/blog\/wellness-shots-are-they-worth-a-shot\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellness shots: Are they worth a shot?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wellness shots are small juice drinks that are a blend of extracts, herbs and spices. They can be found in most grocery stores and come in a variety of flavors, such as orange, pineapple and ginger.<\/p>\n<p>Manufacturers claim that these drinks boost your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/blog\/get-to-know-the-immune-system-your-bodys-defense-against-illness\/\">immune system<\/a>, give you energy, reduce signs of aging, protect against cancer and more. But do they actually provide these benefits?<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s in a wellness shot?<\/h2>\n<p>Wellness shots usually come in 1-3 ounce bottles. While there\u2019s not enough science to back up how nutritious they actually are, they do contain ingredients that can have numerous health benefits, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ginger: May ease nausea and bloating<\/li>\n<li>Turmeric: May reduce inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, muscles and connective tissues<\/li>\n<li>Apple cider vinegar: May help with managing <a href=\"https:\/\/healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org\/Search\/85,P00342\">blood sugar levels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Are they safe?<\/h2>\n<p>Wellness shots are generally safe to consume. However, it\u2019s important to consider that some of them contain herbs like <a href=\"https:\/\/healthlibrary.osfhealthcare.org\/Search\/19,Ginseng\">ginseng<\/a>, which may interfere with certain medications.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osfhealthcare.org\/blog\/watch-for-red-flags-in-nutrition-claims\/\">read the ingredients label<\/a> and check with your health care provider prior to consuming them.<\/p>\n<h2>Are they worth a shot?<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThe only real benefit of wellness shots is that they\u2019re a concentrated source of nutrients in a small portion.\u00a0It&#8217;s a lot easier to drink a 2 ounce portion of ginger juice than it is to buy ginger root, peel and juice it,\u201d said Ashley Simper, a registered dietitian at OSF HealthCare.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alignright cta\">\n<p>Start with a well-balanced diet.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.osfhealthcare.org\/recipes\/\">Get healthy recipes here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>However, eating a healthy, well-balanced diet is always better than resorting to alternatives, like wellness shots. According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/media\/blog\/2017\/09\/26\/back-basics-all-about-myplate-food-groups#:~:text=As%20the%20MyPlate%20icon%20shows,key%20building%20blocks%2C%20plus%20oils.\">U.S. Department of Agriculture<\/a>, you should be eating the following every day:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1-2 cups of fruit<\/li>\n<li>1-4 cups of vegetables<\/li>\n<li>1-4 ounces of whole grains<\/li>\n<li>5-7 ounces of lean protein<\/li>\n<li>1-3 cups of dairy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cI would recommend spending your money on actual fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices, and not on wellness shots.\u00a0If you can afford them, they\u2019re safe, but they aren\u2019t likely to be a cure for any ailment,\u201d Ashley said.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re getting enough nutrients from each food group and taking a multivitamin, wellness shots should be OK to add to your routine, but they may not be worth the hype. Remember to always talk to your primary care provider first.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wellness shots are small juice drinks that are a blend of extracts, herbs and spices. They come with many health claims, including a boost to your immune system, reducing signs of aging and even protecting against cancer. 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