Does Woodstock Yuzu Ginger Help You Drink Less Alcohol?

HERE'S WHAT THE DATA SAYS.

  • 47.3%

    On days participants used Yuzu Ginger, the probability of drinking alcohol fell 47.3% — nearly in half.

  • 54%

    Participants reported 54% less anxiety, 40.5% less stress, and 60.6% less depression.

Woodstock Raspberry Lychee was studied in a 28-day real-world observational study by MindLift and the Network of Applied Pharmacology.

HOW IT COMPARES

Woodstock Yuzu Ginger is the only hemp beverage in the MoreBetter study to demonstrate dual substitution — reducing both alcohol consumption and cannabis smoking on product-use days. No other product in the study, and no competitor in the hemp beverage category, has published real-world data showing this effect. The results held equally across gender, age, dose, and use frequency.

METRIC
RESULT
Alcohol probability reduction (product-use days)
↓ 47.3%
Cannabis smoking reduction (product-use days)
↓ 54.1%
Anxiety reduction (DASS-21)
↓ 40.5%
Stress reduction (DASS-21)
↓ 60.6%
Depression reduction (DASS-21)
↓ Statistically significant
Sleep quality improvement
+ 8.24%
Ease of falling asleep
+ 13.47%

Woodstock Yuzu Ginger was studied in a 22-day real-world observational study conducted by MoreBetter, tracking how participants' alcohol consumption, stress, mood, sleep, and overall wellbeing changed before and during product use.

What Is the MoreBetter Infused Beverage Study?

MoreBetter is a real-world evidence research platform that tracks how hemp-derived products affect daily outcomes across multi-week periods. Participants spent 7 days without the product, reporting daily on mood, sleep, stress, and alcohol use — then 14 days using Yuzu Ginger at whatever frequency felt natural. No one was told how much to drink or when. This was a non-interventional, real-world study.

Did Woodstock Yuzu Ginger Reduce Alcohol Consumption?

Yes — significantly. On days participants used Yuzu Ginger, the probability of drinking any alcohol fell nearly in half, dropping 47.3%. This validates Yuzu Ginger's positioning as a credible alcohol alternative backed by real-world data, not anecdote.

Did Woodstock Yuzu Ginger Reduce Stress and Anxiety?

Across all three DASS-21 subscales — the validated research tool used to measure psychological distress — participants reported significant improvements. Stress scores dropped 40.5%, anxiety fell 54.1%, and depression decreased 60.6%. All three improvements held equally across gender, age, dose, and use frequency, meaning the results were consistent regardless of who was drinking it or how often.

Is Woodstock Yuzu Ginger Unique as an Alcohol Alternative?

Yuzu Ginger tells a story no competitor in the hemp beverage space can match: it displaced both alcohol and cannabis smoking on product-use days. On days participants chose Yuzu Ginger, the probability of smoking cannabis also fell significantly — making it the only Woodstock product in the portfolio with a confirmed dual-substitution story backed by data.

Did Woodstock Yuzu Ginger Improve Sleep?

Two independent sleep metrics improved significantly during the product-use phase. Sleep quality rose 8.24% and ease of falling asleep improved 13.47%. 62% of participants agreed they fell asleep easier on nights they used the product.

What Do the Doctors Behind the Study Say?

Dr. Miyabe Shields and Dr. Riley Kirk of the Network of Applied Pharmacognosy are academically trained pharmaceutical scientists with backgrounds in drug discovery, the endocannabinoid system, and natural products chemistry. Their methodology paired validated psychological instruments (DASS-21) with daily behavioral tracking — producing results that held across all demographic subgroups tested.

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The data is clear. Woodstock Yuzu Ginger helped participants drink less alcohol, stress less, and feel more at ease — all backed by validated research instruments and real-world data. Try it for yourself.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Woodstock Yuzu Ginger help you drink less alcohol?

Yes. In a 22-day real-world study, the probability of drinking alcohol on days participants used Woodstock Yuzu Ginger dropped 47.3% — nearly in half.

Does Woodstock Yuzu Ginger reduce stress and anxiety?

Woodstock Yuzu Ginger reduced stress scores by 40.5%, anxiety by 54.1%, and depression by 60.6% during the product-use phase, measured using the DASS-21. Results held equally across all ages, genders, dose levels, and use frequencies.

What is dual substitution and why does it matter for Woodstock Yuzu Ginger?

Dual substitution means that on days participants chose Woodstock Yuzu Ginger, the probability of consuming both alcohol and cannabis dropped significantly. This is a real-world substitution effect measured directly in the study data.

Does Woodstock Yuzu Ginger help with sleep?

Woodstock Yuzu Ginger improved sleep quality by 8.24% and ease of falling asleep by 13.47% in the MoreBetter study. 62% of participants agreed they fell asleep more easily on nights they used Woodstock Yuzu Ginger.

Is Woodstock Yuzu Ginger an alcohol and cannabis alternative?

Yes. On product-use days, Woodstock Yuzu Ginger displaced both alcohol and cannabis consumption in the MoreBetter study, making it a dual-substitution product within the Woodstock portfolio.

Where can I buy Woodstock Yuzu Ginger?

Woodstock Yuzu Ginger is available at woodstockgoods.com/products/yuzu-ginger.