What Are The Side Effects Of MSG?

The facts on MSG dangers
Monosodium glutamate is a form of a free glutamic acid that can be inexpensively manufactured as a byproduct of food processes or through a fermentation process. It is a neurotoxic food additive that is commonly used as a flavor enhancer. While MSG does not have its own flavor, it produces a savory taste when added to foods. Animals that were given MSG in controlled research studies developed neuroendocrine disorders and brain lesions. Mice that consumed free glutamic acid not only suffered from retinal degeneration, but also became obese.
MSG is a neurotransmitter that stimulates nerves, which makes food that would normally be bland taste great. Because MSG is often used to compensate for low sodium or low-fat contents, many food manufacturers try to downplay its toxicity in order to promote their products as healthy. As a result, people who believe they are buying healthy foods are actually putting their health at risk by consuming large amounts of MSG.
MSG is addictive, which makes it a desirable ingredient for manufacturers to use in their products. People who consume foods that contain MSG usually find themselves craving the same product over and over again. This ensures that consumers will keep buying the product, thereby increasing the manufacturer's profits.
MSG increases appetite, which can lead to a significant weight gain, especially in the abdominal area. Stomach fat is linked to serious health conditions such as high cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease.
What are the side effects of MSG?
Brain damage
Allergies
Eye inflammation
Type 2 diabetes
Nausea
Memory loss
Brain tumors
Strokes
Diarrhea
Cancer
Alzheimer's disease
Headaches
Dizziness
Brain cell death
Hypoglycemia
Speech problems
Brain swelling
MSG is widely used in the food industry, which makes finding MSG-free foods a challenge. It is often hidden on ingredient lists under different names to mislead consumers.
What are other names for MSG?
Anything with the words "Glutamic acid" or "Glutamate"
Yeast extract
Barley malt
Protease
Anything that says "enzyme modified" or "enzymes"
Malt extract
Pectin
Soy sauce/Soy Sauce extract
Anything that says "fermented"
And Much Much More
Low-fat and low-sodium foods often contain MSG as well as fast food items. Many restaurants are also known to use MSG in their food including dishes that contain sausage, chicken, soy sauce, parmesan, soups, and cold cuts.
MSG remains a controversial ingredient, and its widespread use makes it hard to avoid it completely. The best way to lower MSG consumption and other harmful ingredients is to learn how to read labels and by eating a diet composed of natural foods prepared at home.
N. Curtis has written dozens of health articles and is the author of the Amazingly Informative and Extremely Entertaining Free Special Health Report "It's Your Body, You Can Die If You Want To!" Check it out now at http://www.youcandieifyouwantto.com/

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