Guest guest Posted September 15, 2003 Report Share Posted September 15, 2003 > > http://www.msgmyth.com/ > http://www.nomsg.com/ > > " You may think that you are actually avoiding MSG if you > avoid Chinese restaurants, but this factory created flavor > enhancer is in almost every bottled, bagged, frozen, or > canned processed food on super market shelves. " > > Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) > > Following is a list of well-documented reactions to > monosodium glutamate (MSG). Individuals with > extreme sensitivities may experience seemingly incurable > fibromyalgia-type pain, while others may have immediate, > acute reactions, including heart attack. > > Remember: a high enough dose is toxic to anyone - which > is far more likely as more and more foods contain higher > percentages of MSG (mostly in disguised forms: click > here for a list of common aliases found on food labels). > > Asthma > Mood swings > Sleep disorders > Pain in joints or bones > Chronic post nasal drip > Skin rash, itching, hives > Irritable bowel or colitis > Anxiety or panic attacks > Nausea, diarrhea, vomiting > Severe headache, migraines > Extreme thirst or dry mouth > Chronic fatigue or sleepiness > ADD, ADHD, Rage Disorder > Shortness of breath, chest pains > Hyperactivity, behavioral problems > dry cough, hoarseness or sore throat > Blurred vision or difficulty breathing > Heavy, weak feeling in arms and legs > Gagging reflex or difficulty swallowing > Weight problems, obesity, hypoglycemia > Depression or mood change, bipolar, SAD > Difficulty concentrating and poor memory > Tenderness in localized areas, neck, back, etc. > Bloated face, dark circles under strained eyes > Abdominal pain, cramps, bloating, colitis, IBS > Excessive perspiring or shuddering and chills > Swelling, pain, or numbness of hands, feet, jaw > Pressure behind eyes or on head, neck, shoulders > Irregular heart beat or blood pressure, racing heart > Chronic bronchitis-like symptoms, allergy reactions, > Balance problems, dizziness, or seizures, mini-strokes > Flushing or tingling in face, chest, pressure behind eyes > Attention deficit disorder, anxiety attacks, rage, panic attacks > Neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's, fibromyalgia, > MS, Parkinson's > > > HIDDEN SOURCES > > While MSG in its pure form must be labeled, food > manufacturers are aware that consumers have become > savvy to the term, " monosodium glutamate, " and are now > adding enormous amounts to our foods under devious > and difficult-to-identify names - with the Food and Drug > Administration's approval. > > When added to another ingredient (frequently the case > with carrageenan, for instance), the FDA does not require > that MSG be listed as such on a label. > > Food labels are arranged in descending order of ingredient > concentrations. The earlier an ingredient below appears on > a label, the higher the likelihood that the food contains > MSG. > > > DEFINITE SOURCES of MSG > > autolyzed yeast > autolyzed plant protein > calcium caseinate > sodium caseinate > gelatin > hydrolyzed protein > sodium caseinate > yeast extract > textured protein > Monopotassium glutamate > > > POSSIBLE SOURCES of MSG > > broth > stock > spices > bouillon > flavorings > seasonings > beef flavoring > pork flavoring > smoke flavoring > natural flavorings > chicken flavoring > soy sauce > soy extract > soy protein > soy protein isolate > soy protein concentrate > textured protein > vegetable gum > carrageenan > barley malt > malt extract > malt flavoring > whey protein > whey protein isolate > whey protein concentrate > > > This list is periodically updated by our members. > Unfortunately, it is impossible to provide an all-inclusive > list because the food industry is always inventing new > labeling deceptions to confound consumers. > > We also suggest elimination of the excitotoxin, aspartame > (Nutrasweet ª et al.), from your diet, as many people who > react to one also react to the other. > > It is also important to know that MSG can also be found > (though not always) in vaccines, flu shots, IV solutions (as > maltodextrin), and in vitamin supplements. MSG is > alwaysÊ present in any gelatin-encapsulated vitamin or > supplement. > ___________ > > For a more complete list of what contains MSG that they > don't tell you about, go to: http://www.msgmyth.com/ > > http://www.truthinlabeling.org/ that asks the question, " If > MSG isn't harmful, why is it hidden? " Hmmmmmm. > Good question > > > <>>>~xØx~<<<>>>~xØx~<<<>>>~xØx~<<<>>>~xØx~<<<> > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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