Monosodium Glutamate . . . MSG has been linked with obesity, metabolic disorders, Chinese Restaurant Syndrome, neurotoxic effects and detrimental effects on the reproductive organs.
^ Well established studies don't show any significant issues consuming anywhere near a normal amount, for over 99% of the population.
Quote "While most people can eat a meal with MSG without issue, a small subset — less than 1% of the general population — may be particularly sensitive to MSG. Symptoms typically appear in the first two hours after consuming foods with MSG, and can include headache, skin flushing, sweating, nausea, numbness, and fatigue. An even smaller subset of people have a serious allergic reaction."
Quote "You may have heard the claim that MSG (monosodium glutamate) is bad for you. Scientific research doesn’t support this claim... research doesn’t show any long-term effects from consuming moderate amounts of MSG. The FDA and other expert organizations consider MSG to be safe in moderation. Here are a few other organizations that have extensively evaluated MSG and designated it as safe:"
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Quote "While most people can eat a meal with MSG without issue, a small subset — less than 1% of the general population — may be particularly sensitive to MSG. Symptoms typically appear in the first two hours after consuming foods with MSG, and can include headache, skin flushing, sweating, nausea, numbness, and fatigue. An even smaller subset of people have a serious allergic reaction."
https://www.health.harvard.edu/nutrition/monosodium-glutamate-msg-what-it-is-and-why-you-might-consider-avoiding-foods-that-contain-it
Quote "You may have heard the claim that MSG (monosodium glutamate) is bad for you. Scientific research doesn’t support this claim... research doesn’t show any long-term effects from consuming moderate amounts of MSG. The FDA and other expert organizations consider MSG to be safe in moderation. Here are a few other organizations that have extensively evaluated MSG and designated it as safe:"
https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/diet-nutrition/is-msg-bad-for-you
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