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What is MSG ?

A flavor booster that's responsable for many health problems

MSG, or Monosodium Glutamate is a salt of the amino acid - Glutamic

Acid (glutamate). A salt is the chemical name for a molecule held

together by opposite charges. Basically one (mono) sodium atom is

" stuck " to the amino acid glutamate.

 

What the FDA actually stated in 1995 about Monosodium Glutamate:

 

" A 1995 report from the Federation of American Societies for

Experimental Biology (FASEB), an independent body of scientists

identifies two groups of people who may develop a condition the report

refers to as 'MSG symptom complex.' One group is those who may be

intolerant to MSG when eaten in a large quantity. The second is a

group of people with severe, poorly controlled asthma. These people,

in addition to being prone to MSG symptom complex, may suffer

temporary worsening of asthmatic symptoms after consuming MSG. The MSG

dosage that produced reactions in these people ranged from 0.5 grams

to 2.5 grams...

 

" The agency believes that the report provides the basis to require

glutamate labeling. FDA will propose that foods containing significant

amounts of free glutamate (not bound in protein along with other amino

acids) declare glutamate on the label. This would allow consumers to

distinguish between foods with insignificant free glutamate levels and

those that might contribute to a reaction...

 

" Among the report's key findings:

 

An unknown percentage of the population may react to MSG and develop

MSG symptom complex, a condition characterized by one or more of the

following symptoms:

 

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burning sensation in the back of the neck, forearms and chest

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numbness in the back of the neck, radiating to the arms and back

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tingling, warmth and weakness in the face, temples, upper back,

neck and arms

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facial pressure or tightness

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chest pain

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headache

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nausea

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rapid heartbeat

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bronchospasm (difficulty breathing) in MSG-intolerant people with

asthma

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drowsiness

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weakness.

 

" In otherwise healthy MSG-intolerant people, the MSG symptom complex

tends to occur within one hour after eating 3 grams or more of MSG on

an empty stomach or without other food. A typical serving of

glutamate-treated food contains less than 0.5 grams of MSG. A reaction

is most likely if the MSG is eaten in a large quantity or in a liquid,

such as a clear soup.

 

" Severe, poorly controlled asthma may be a predisposing medical

condition for MSG symptom complex...

 

" The level of vitamin B6 in a person's body plays a role in glutamate

metabolism, and the possible impact of marginal B6 intake should be

considered in future research...

 

" While technically MSG is only one of several forms of free glutamate

used in foods, consumers frequently use the term MSG to mean all free

glutamate. For this reason, FDA considers foods whose labels say 'No

MSG' or 'No Added MSG' to be misleading if the food contains

ingredients that are sources of free glutamates, such as hydrolyzed

protein...

 

" In 1993, FDA proposed adding the phrase '(contains glutamate)' to the

common or usual names of certain protein hydrolysates that contain

substantial amounts of glutamate. For example, if the proposal were

adopted, hydrolyzed soy protein would have to be declared on food

labels as 'hydrolyzed soy protein (contains glutamate).' " ...

 

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Unfortunately, for those with asthma, migraine, and atrial

fibrillation, MSG as free glutamate remains a hidden food ingredient.

This FDA labeling proposal was killed by a powerful food lobby.

 

MUCH MORE ON THIS SUBJECT LATER

 

With love, Har

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