What does a regenerative medicine specialist drink before he trains? Xavi Batalla says his answer rarely changes. Every morning, he combines beet, carrot, orange, lemon, ginger, and turmeric in a bright homemade drink.
Regenerative medicine generally refers to approaches that restore, replace, or recreate damaged cells, tissues, or organs. Batalla’s recipe, though, was presented as a personal habit, not a regenerative therapy or an anti-aging cure.
Its value comes from ordinary nutrition and a repeatable routine, with fiber making an important difference.
His six-ingredient ritual
Batalla described the routine during an appearance on Focus ON Podcast, hosted by Joan López and Xavi Llops. “Every morning I get up and make the same juice. I go train and start the day,” he said. He then listed the ingredients as “beet, carrot, orange, lemon, ginger, and turmeric.”
The preparation is not exactly identical every day. Sometimes he blends the ingredients and keeps the pulp, while on other mornings he makes a more filtered juice because he enjoys the texture. Either way, he says the ritual happens “every morning.”
Why beet gets attention
Beets are naturally rich in dietary nitrates. After several steps inside the body, those nitrates can contribute to the production of nitric oxide, a signaling molecule that helps blood vessels relax and supports blood flow. That is why beet juice often appears in pre-workout drinks.
But the evidence is not a blank check. A 2022 meta-analysis found the clearest performance gains in efforts lasting roughly two to 10 minutes, while a separate review of high-intensity interval studies found no meaningful improvement in peak or average power.
Batalla did not provide exact ingredient amounts, so his homemade drink cannot be treated as the equivalent of a standardized sports supplement.
Carrots and citrus add nutrients
Carrots are well-known for beta-carotene, the orange plant pigment that the body can convert into vitamin A. This vitamin supports normal vision, immune function, reproduction, and healthy growth. Carrots also contribute fiber when the whole vegetable remains in the drink.
Oranges and lemons supply vitamin C, which the body uses to make collagen, support immune function, and improve the absorption of iron from plant foods. They also contribute naturally occurring sugar. That does not make the drink unhealthy, but it does mean the finished glass is not sugar-free.
Ginger and turmeric need context
Ginger contains several bioactive compounds and has been widely studied, especially for nausea and vomiting. Yet a small amount in a morning drink should not be presented as a treatment for digestive disease or inflammation.
Ginger can also cause heartburn, diarrhea, or abdominal discomfort in some people.
Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound that has shown antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in laboratory research.
However, the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health says there is not enough evidence to draw firm conclusions about oral turmeric for most health conditions. A kitchen spice and a concentrated supplement are not the same thing.
Blending changes the drink
A blender usually keeps the edible pulp and much of the original fiber, while a juicer separates out a large share of that material. Fiber can slow digestion and help prevent very rapid rises in blood glucose after a meal. It does not remove the natural sugar already present in the fruit and vegetables.
Batalla said he prefers the blended version on some days because it preserves the fiber and may produce a gentler blood sugar response. The more precise explanation is that fiber changes how quickly carbohydrates are absorbed, not that blending makes the original ingredients contain less sugar.
Current U.S. dietary guidance prioritizes whole fruits and vegetables and recommends keeping portions of 100% juice limited.
A useful habit, not a treatment
This colorful drink may help someone add more plant foods to the day. But no single juice can prevent disease, reverse aging, or compensate for an unbalanced diet. There is no clinical trial testing this exact six-ingredient combination.
Portion size matters, especially for people monitoring blood sugar, and anyone taking medication should be cautious because concentrated ginger or turmeric products can interact with some drugs.
For most readers, the sensible takeaway is simple. A consistent produce-rich habit can be useful, but it should stay in its lane.
The interview was published by Focus ON Podcast.
