The Benefits of Quinine (Tonic Water) to Suppress Hunger and Boost GLP-1

Quinine, one of the first effective malaria treatments and a common ingredient in tonic water, can boost our natural GLP-1 and decrease hunger and appetite.

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  • @catecurl3790 says:

    Thanks doc. This is very interesting. I shall have to listen to it again in the morning, to properly take it in 😁

  • @Edgeofthecontinent says:

    My grandmother used to take it for leg cramps. I was so young, if memory serves me right it was tonic water.

  • @TheFrankissofine says:

    Absolutely Fascinating

  • @Alexander-ok7fm says:

    Thank you!

  • @bubblybull says:

    Everything with bitter taste suppresses hunger : grapefruits, beer, tonic water, you name it…

  • @wariebimologe8547 says:

    Interesting

  • @philadams9254 says:

    Suppressing hunger is for losers – why do it? If you’re trying to lose weight just eat normally and it’ll work. If you need a boost, ride your bike a bit more. It’s working for me.

    • @NicoleAZ145 says:

      Congratulations, your method works for you. Here’s a cookie. News flash: weight loss works differently for everyone. Suppressing hunger is very important for people who eat too much. Exercise is only one component. What you eat or don’t eat is way more impactful for losing weight.

    • @RoughNeckDelta says:

      what’s your definition of normal foods you’re eating?

    • @hypnosisforhappiness says:

      Wait until you are a 57 year old woman with hypothyroidism and report back to us.

  • @Alex-ky4cd says:

    If you like tonic water then check the ingredients. It can have lots of added sugar and preservatives 🤢

  • @Mr.N0.0ne says:

    Thanks

  • @hypnosisforhappiness says:

    Where is the video on the downside of quinine, please? I can’t find it on Dr Greger’s website.

  • @dominicmutzhas6002 says:

    Might bitter cocoa work? Any evidence in that? Coffe? ARUGULA?! I’m starting to be convinced that arugula is about the healthiest thing you can eat

  • @COSWORTHSVTF says:

    I’m not a fan of super short videos. How about grouping a few of these into one video?

  • @suemichaelsen8486 says:

    Does the sodium in tonic water impact bp or heart disease?

  • @SALVATl0N says:

    I love tonic water, but it does a number on my bladder.

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