Tonic Water

High SugarLow Caffeine

Serving Size

10

fl oz

295

ml

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🤔 About Tonic Water

Tonic Water is a carbonated soft drink that contains quinine. It is often used as a mixer for various cocktails and has a slightly bitter taste. Many people also enjoy drinking it on its own as a refreshing beverage.

Despite its name, tonic water is not just any ordinary soda. It contains quinine, which gives it a unique flavor and has historically been used to treat malaria. However, the amount of quinine in modern tonic water is much lower and is typically used for its distinctive taste rather than its medicinal properties.

It is important to note that tonic water is not the same as soda water or seltzer. While soda water is simply carbonated water, tonic water contains added ingredients such as quinine and sweeteners.

One 10 fl oz serving of tonic water contains 110 calories and 27 grams of sugar. It is also free of caffeine.

📝 Frequently Asked Questions

1. How Long Does It Take to Kick In?

The effects of drinking tonic water, such as the bitterness and carbonation, are immediate. However, any potential medicinal effects of quinine would depend on the individual and the amount consumed.

2. How Long Does It Stay in your body?

The quinine in tonic water is metabolized by the body relatively quickly. The exact time it stays in the body can vary based on an individual's metabolism and other factors, but it is not known to have long-lasting effects.

3. Will it affect your sleep cycle?

While quinine has been associated with potential sleep disturbances in large quantities, the amount of quinine in tonic water is typically very low and is unlikely to have a significant impact on sleep for most people.

4. Can It Cause Heart Issues?

In rare cases, excessive consumption of quinine, especially in the form of medications or tonic water containing high amounts, has been associated with heart issues. However, the amount of quinine in commercially available tonic water is generally considered safe for consumption.

5. Can it make you anxious?

Some people may experience mild anxiety or jitteriness after consuming large amounts of quinine, but this is typically only a concern with medicinal doses or excessive consumption. The amount of quinine in tonic water is generally considered safe and should not lead to anxiety for most people.