Because it is additive to an addictive neurotoxin.
Pin It. (NaturalNews) Monosodium Glutamate, or MSG as it is most commonly known as, is found in almost all convenience foods, fast foods and processed foods. It is used as a flavour enhancer in cheap, processed foods to make their taste more appealing. While making bland foods taste more appealing, this chemically structured ingredient is shown to cause neurotransmitter damage and is also linked to the skyrocketing cases of obesity we see today. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified MSG as a food ingredient that's generally recognized as safe, but its use remains controversial. For this reason, when MSG is added to food, the FDA requires that it be listed on the label. These reactions — known as MSG symptom complex — include: 1  Headache. 2  Flushing. 3  Sweating. 4  Facial pressure or tightness. 5  Numbness, tingling or burning in the face, neck and other areas. 6  Rapid, fluttering heartbeats (heart palpitations). 7  Chest pain. 8  Nausea. Posted on April 23, 2008 by jim. MSG stands for monosodium glutamate and is an food additive that, many years ago, got significant press about how bad it was for you. First off, it’s actually the glutamic acid in the MSG that is of concern for most people and in 1959 the FDA classified MSG as “generally recognized as safe.” However, because glutamate is absorbed very quickly in the gastointestinal tract it can spike blood plasma levels of glutamate. MSG has been used as a food additive for decades. Over the years, the FDA has received many anecdotal reports of adverse reactions to foods containing MSG. These reactions — known as MSG symptom complex — include: 1  Headache. 2  Flushing. 3  Sweating. 4  Facial pressure or tightness. 5  Numbness, tingling or burning in the face, neck and other areas. 6  Rapid, fluttering heartbeats (heart palpitations). 7  Chest pain. 8  Nausea. It’s in your finger-licking delicious Nacho Cheese Doritos. And it’s definitely in your late-night bowl of Ramen noodles. Used for decades as a food additive and flavor-enhancer, monosodium glutamate (MSG) has been called many things, from a merely unhealthy additive to an addictive neurotoxin.  Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer commonly added to Chinese food, canned vegetables, soups and processed meats. These reactions — known as MSG symptom complex — include: 1  Headache. 2  Flushing. 3  Sweating. 4  Facial pressure or tightness. 5  Numbness, tingling or burning in the face, neck and other areas. 6  Rapid, fluttering heartbeats (heart palpitations). 7  Chest pain. 8  Nausea. MSG is commonly added to soups. Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Creatas/Getty Images. Monosodium glutamate is a food additive that enhances the flavor of savory foods. It's added to a wide variety of foods and found naturally in foods such as tomatoes and cheese. Eaten in typical amounts, MSG is considered safe, according to the Food and Drug Administration.  The glutamate industry is fully aware of the harmful effects of MSG, that it is a toxic substance. They know that ingesting their toxin can cause diabetes, adrenal gland malfunction, seizures, high blood pressure, excessive weight gain, stroke and other health problems. Print. Share. Glutamate is a natural amino acid found in foods containing protein, like milk, mushrooms and fish. Monosodium glutamate (MSG), manufactured with only the sodium salt of glutamate, is designed to be a flavor enhancer and is found in many foods. For glutamic acid in general, see glutamic acid. For other uses of MSG, see MSG (disambiguation) . Monosodium glutamate (MSG, also known as sodium glutamate) is the sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most abundant naturally occurring non-essential amino acids. Glutamate is found in tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, potatoes, mushrooms, and other vegetables and fruits. MSG is used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer with an umami taste that intensifies the meaty, savory flavor of food, as naturally occurring glutamate does in foods such as stews and meat soups.
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