Sabrina Carpenter swears by 'three-word remedy' to avoid ever getting ill

Sabrina Carpenter, the ever-busy Short n' Sweet songstress, hardly has time to be under the . In a recent chat about how she keeps her immune system fighting fit, she offered a three-word remedy that keeps her one step ahead of any lurking germs.

Chatting with Vogue at the 2025 this week, the 25-year-old said her worst fear was about her immune system letting her down before the high-profile bash. She said: "That would suck." She then disclosed her go-to health hack for staying in tip-top shape despite her hectic lifestyle.

With little room in her schedule for downtime due to sickness, Sabrina relies on her 'super natural' lifestyle and diet choices, reports . In her three-word admission, she told the fashion magazine: "Ginger shot [and] turmeric." She added: "I'm just super natural and homoeopathic."

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Sabrina didn't reveal if her chosen drink was ready-made or store bought. Fans in the UK wanting to get a taste of what keeps Sabrina so healthy don't have to spend a fortune, though - with containing both ginger and turmeric in one, along with orange for flavour and enhanced vitamins.

The science behind why Sabrina swears by this spice mix is quite compelling. Reports suggest that shots laced with turmeric and ginger can naturally enhance wellbeing thanks to their significant anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

when it comes to "helping relieve pain and decrease nausea" in those already hit by illness. Plus, as a preventative measure, they're touted to potentially "enhance immune system function" and stave off sickness and infection.

Both ginger and turmeric owe their health-boosting properties to specific natural compounds they contain. Ginger is rich in gingerol, a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant substance, while turmeric contains curcumin.

As antioxidants, gingerol and curcumin could potentially reduce the risk of chronic illnesses like cancer and heart disease. They combat harmful free radicals in the body. These are unstable molecules that can damage cells and accelerate ageing.

Research indicates that turmeric extract can lower several inflammation markers. .

The bioactive compounds in ginger could give your immune system a boost and ease common cold symptoms such as and muscle fatigue. Turmeric's antioxidants, on the other hand, help protect the body from oxidative stress, which can weaken immune function.

Ginger and turmeric are generally safe and healthy when used moderately as part of a balanced diet. However, they may not be suitable for everyone. Ginger could affect how the body triggers blood platelets to clump together and form clots, . High doses of the spice might also be unsuitable for anyone on certain diabetes medications, as .

such as rashes, , and diarrhoea. This is often because people overdo the supplements while trying to reap its health benefits, not realising that the body struggles to absorb this compound found in turmeric.

explained the issue by explaining that curcumin is fat-soluble rather than water-soluble, which means it doesn't dissolve well in the digestive system's watery environment, leading to most of it simply passing through the body unused. They added: "As the digestive system is a rather watery environment, most of it just ends up being excreted by the body."

If you have any concerns, it is best to consult a knows your medical history before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle.