The first thing most of us think of when we hear MSG is Chinese food. Monosodium Glutamate is a quite commonly used flavor enhancer and it is an additive in many different foods, including many condiments, snack foods, canned foods and processed meats.  According to the FDA, MSG is “generally recognized as safe.”  These food labels may not indicate that they contain MSG; they might contain the words “hydrolyzed vegetable protein”, “HVP” or “yeast extract.”  The best thing that we can do is to learn how to recognize MSG in our diets and stay away.

MSG might make your food taste better, but is it worth it?  Obesity is one of this nations biggest problems and MSG has been linked to the cause.  It is also said that toxic compounds can associated with such neurological diseases like Multiple Sclerosis, brain cancers, ADHD and more.  Of course, the FDA still stands by their claim in amounts that would be used for cooking.  They did admit that MSG symptom complex – short-term responses to the ingestion of MSG – is a problem for some people.  The symptoms can include such reactions as headaches, sweating, nausea, chest pain and more.  The only way to avoid this effect is to stay away from Monosodium Glutamate.

This additive is presented to us as a food product that is harmless, but it is poison.  At the very least, it is completely unnecessary and as a matter of precaution, if nothing else, an additive that we should do our best to avoid.

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