Which Soft Drink is Good for Malaria? A Guide to What You Should Avoid
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Historically, a soft drink known as tonic water, which contains quinine, was mixed with gin to help combat malaria during the British Empire's expansion in India. Despite this history, modern tonic water contains a negligible amount of quinine and no soft drink is good for malaria. In fact, most soft drinks are detrimental to recovery due to their high sugar and caffeine content.
