What is MSG Still Doing in My Food?
What is MSG really? Welcome to what may be the most controversial food additive known to mankind. We used it like most people use salt when I was a young child. It looks like salt, but little did we know the dangerous health conditions this flavor enhancer could create.
My childhood is kind of a blur and this could explain some of my memory lapses.
MSG is in All Fermented Foods!
1. MSG is a salt of Glutamic Acid and is also known as Monosodium Glutamate.
2. An amino acid called glutamic acid is present in most plant and protein rich foods. Glutamic acid is also found in the human body.
3. In its unprocessed or natural state this amino acid presents no problems.
4. What causes the problems for sensitive people, is processed free glutamic acid which has been freed from protein through a fermentation or manufacturing process.
5. MSG is a creation of Processed Free Glutamic Acid and is in all fermented foods and drinks.
MSG aka Neurotoxin
Your central nervous system can become damaged by this neurotoxin.
Once MSG crosses your blood-brain barrier, it can excite your nerve cells to death.
This may cause more damage to the young...whose blood-brain barrier has not fully had a chance to develop.
The elderly are also at great risk, because they have a weakened blood-brain barrier and are less able to keep high amounts of MSG from getting into their brains.
If you're pregnant, this neurotoxin may even affect you're unborn baby.
What Health Issues are Related to MSG?
Some of the health issues linked to MSG consumption:
*Abnormal Heartbeat
*Extreme Rise/Drop in Blood Pressure
*Diarrhea
*Nausea/Vomiting
*Pain in Joints
*Moody Feelings
*Rage Reactions
*Severe Headaches
*Feeling Light Headed
*Blurry Vision
*Anxiety
*Chills and Shakes
*Breathing Problems
*Bladder Trouble
*Itchy Skin
Beware of These Fermented Foods
Shoyu, fish sauce and parmesan cheese will contain high amounts of this neurotoxin and you may want to limit the amount that you consume.
If you are extremely sensitive to this toxin, you may need to refrain from consuming all fermented foods and drinks. Most people who consume a moderate amount of fermented foods and drinks will not have problems.
It would be probably safe to say that fermented foods that are higher in protein content would be able to cause more problems for MSG sensitive people.
The manufactured version of MSG will probably cause more adverse reactions than most fermented foods.
What is MSG or Monosodium Glutamate History?
In 1908, a Japanese scientist named Kikunae Ikeda was the first person to discover glutamic acid and its relationship to making foods taste great.
Shortly, after this discovery the world-wide use of MSG began to explode.
It was sold as a flavor enhancer and under the name of Ajinomoto. They created quite a catchy jingle for this food additive.
You'll find MSG is used under various names and will be found in almost everything you buy from grocery stores including health food stores. Educate yourself on the common names that MSG goes by to keep yourself and your family safe. - 17268
My childhood is kind of a blur and this could explain some of my memory lapses.
MSG is in All Fermented Foods!
1. MSG is a salt of Glutamic Acid and is also known as Monosodium Glutamate.
2. An amino acid called glutamic acid is present in most plant and protein rich foods. Glutamic acid is also found in the human body.
3. In its unprocessed or natural state this amino acid presents no problems.
4. What causes the problems for sensitive people, is processed free glutamic acid which has been freed from protein through a fermentation or manufacturing process.
5. MSG is a creation of Processed Free Glutamic Acid and is in all fermented foods and drinks.
MSG aka Neurotoxin
Your central nervous system can become damaged by this neurotoxin.
Once MSG crosses your blood-brain barrier, it can excite your nerve cells to death.
This may cause more damage to the young...whose blood-brain barrier has not fully had a chance to develop.
The elderly are also at great risk, because they have a weakened blood-brain barrier and are less able to keep high amounts of MSG from getting into their brains.
If you're pregnant, this neurotoxin may even affect you're unborn baby.
What Health Issues are Related to MSG?
Some of the health issues linked to MSG consumption:
*Abnormal Heartbeat
*Extreme Rise/Drop in Blood Pressure
*Diarrhea
*Nausea/Vomiting
*Pain in Joints
*Moody Feelings
*Rage Reactions
*Severe Headaches
*Feeling Light Headed
*Blurry Vision
*Anxiety
*Chills and Shakes
*Breathing Problems
*Bladder Trouble
*Itchy Skin
Beware of These Fermented Foods
Shoyu, fish sauce and parmesan cheese will contain high amounts of this neurotoxin and you may want to limit the amount that you consume.
If you are extremely sensitive to this toxin, you may need to refrain from consuming all fermented foods and drinks. Most people who consume a moderate amount of fermented foods and drinks will not have problems.
It would be probably safe to say that fermented foods that are higher in protein content would be able to cause more problems for MSG sensitive people.
The manufactured version of MSG will probably cause more adverse reactions than most fermented foods.
What is MSG or Monosodium Glutamate History?
In 1908, a Japanese scientist named Kikunae Ikeda was the first person to discover glutamic acid and its relationship to making foods taste great.
Shortly, after this discovery the world-wide use of MSG began to explode.
It was sold as a flavor enhancer and under the name of Ajinomoto. They created quite a catchy jingle for this food additive.
You'll find MSG is used under various names and will be found in almost everything you buy from grocery stores including health food stores. Educate yourself on the common names that MSG goes by to keep yourself and your family safe. - 17268
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