Effects of Intragastric Quinine, Alone or Combined With L-leucine, on Postprandial Glycaemic Control

Quinine, which is a bitter compound, extracted from the bark of the cinchona tree and has been shown in our previous studies to lower blood glucose in doses of 300-600 mg, will be 'active' in this condition.

L-leucine, which is a branched-chain amino acid, and one of the building blocks of protein, therefore is part of our daily diet, will be 'active' in this condition.

In this condition, both quinine and L-leucine will be administered as 'active'.

In the condition, where quinine is 'active', control for L-leucine (5 ml oraplus and 95 ml saline) will be administered. In the condition, where L-leucine will be 'active', control for quinine (10 ml distilled water) will be administered.