Prevent colds or recover quickly whilst boosting your energy levels at the same time!

Frequently Asked Questions

• What Does Vitamin C Do?

  Otherwise known as ascorbic acid, Vitamin C serves multiple purposes. Most notably it works to protect cells against ‘free radicals’. Vitamin C also helps to maintain healthy skin, bones and cartilage. Simply put, it plays a pivotal role in keeping our bodies functioning properly.

• Which Foods Contain Vitamin D3?

  While Vitamin D is widely known as the “sunshine Vitamin” because it is formed in the skin having been derived from sunlight, Vitamin D3 can be specifically taken from a range of foods – most commonly those from animal sources. Rich sources of Vitamin D3 include: Oily fish, Eggs, Cod liver oil , Dairy items such as butter

• Are your shots fresh?

  Our shots are treated with a high pressure cold press. Although this gives our drinks a slightly longer shelf life without compromising the nutritional benefit of the ingredients, they should still be treated as a fresh product. Our shots should be refrigerated immediately on arrival to ensure they stay fresh.

• How Much Vitamin C Do I Need a Day?

  There’s a lot of conflicting information about the recommended daily dosage of Vitamin C. According to the NHS, adults aged between 19 and 64 need to consume a minimum of 40mg of Vitamin C a day. However, this is the lowest requirement. There are no set guidelines on the upper limit of Vitamin C usage, but intravenous doses (more than 90% absorption) of up to 4,000mg per day have been used to treat numerous ailments with great effect.

• Does turmeric powder have the same nutritional benefit as the root?

  Although dried turmeric might make a great addition to a curry or tea, its nutritional content has been found to be far inferior to that of the fresh root. This is down to the increased levels of the active ingredient ‘curcumin’ found in the root. In order to get the same benefit you would from one of our shots, you would have to eat far more of the powder than would be realistic as part of a balanced diet.

• Do you add any preservatives or sugars?

  We never add any artificial preservatives, sugars or sweeteners. You’re in good hands!

• What Are the Best Foods for Vitamin C?

  You can be forgiven for thinking of oranges as soon as Vitamin C is mentioned, but there are a lot of other virus-fighting foods that carry high vitamin C content too. This includes: Tomatoes, Strawberries, Kiwi fruit, Red peppers There’s also a number of Vitamin C-rich foods that may surprise you, most notably: Potatoes, Broccoli, Brussels sprouts , Cabbage. The Turmeric Co.’s Vitamin drink is designed to fit seamlessly into your healthy, balanced diet and is perfect for those who lack the time to prepare and cook time-consuming meals each day.

• Will I get the same nutritional benefit from this as your other shots?

  Although we have other shots that combine some highly nutritious ingredients you won’t find in this one, the ingredients in our original shot are in their own right a fabulous addition to your daily diet.

• How and when should I use a turmeric shot?

  Many of our customers enjoying our range drink them first thing in the morning, before eating on an empty stomach - if you can handle the kick! Our shots are also great post-workout as its an opportunity to support recovery time, with a refreshing shot to shake you awake. Feel good and refuel naturally.

• How many shots do you recommend per day?

  We recommend starting off with one shot per day, we make every shot in our bespoke production facility with our production specialists, and you guys have certainly been keeping them busy! We try our best to always fulfil the demand, and your patience is appreciated at times.

• What is Vitamin D3 Good for?

  Vitamin D3 helps your body to absorb calcium. It can also benefit the immune system, warding off infections and illnesses. Various studies have found a link between Vitamin D and improved mood, and while far more research is needed.

• Do you use any juices in your shots?

  All of our ingredients begin life as whole fruits or vegetables. We don’t use any juices, syrups or artificial flavourings in our drinks.

• What’s the Difference Between Vitamin D and D3?

  This is a question that is commonly asked. It’s important to remember that Vitamin D is a family of nutrients, consisting of Vitamins D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol). Both components of Vitamin D work in much the same way but have different molecular structures.

• How does your high pressure process work?

  Our unique extraction process is designed to ensure that the end product remains in as pure and natural form as is possible. Simply put, our shots are sealed and placed into a tank of water where they undergo a treatment of very high isostatic pressure. This allows us to keep the product fresh whilst retaining as high a nutritional value as possible.

• Can I consume more than one turmeric shot per day?

  Yes, you can. Some of our customers prefer to start and end the day with one of our shots. For some people their daily routine begins with a cup of coffee, break the mould and consider kick starting your day with one of our turmeric shots. Our shots deliver to you the convenience of fresh great tasting ingredients in one small serving, giving you the time to invest in your health and well-being is our collective message - enhancing energy wellness through natural nutrition.

• What’s the Recommended Dose of Vitamin D3?

  Similar to Vitamin C, there’s a lot of debate about the recommended daily dosage of Vitamin D3. The National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE) suggests a guideline daily dosage of 400 IU (10 micrograms) for adults. However, according to the BMJ, hundreds of doctors and scientists have recommended much higher dosages of Vitamin D3 (up to 4,000 IU) to combat viruses.

• Why are your bottles plastic?

  Our process requires the bottles to be sealed before they are treated. For this reason, plastic is the only material that can withstand the pressure of the process. Glass for example will shatter under the pressure. Although we have a recycling programme in place and do everything we can to minimise waste as a business, we plan to switch to a viable alternative immediately once it becomes available. We are always looking to be kinder to the planet, so please do get in touch if you have any further information on potential alternatives.

• Should I consume a turmeric drink all in one go?

  We recommend drinking our shots all in one go. You can also mix your shot into a smoothie of your choice! However, a lot of people enjoy the instant ‘kick’ it gives in consuming it as a shot-in-one.