2006-10-21 19:09:14 · 4 answers · asked by Terence 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
too much of anything is bad for you, although...
"A panel of experts, convened by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) under contract with FDA, found no evidence linking MSG to any serious, long-term medical problems in the general population."
2006-10-21 19:14:07 · answer #1 · answered by thomas 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MSG can trigger a migraine. I know because it does for me.
Also Glutamate is: "A salt or ester of glutamic acid, especially one that functions as a neurotransmitter that excites cells of the central nervous system."
It works by fooling you brain into thinking that somethings taste better than it does. IMO I good cook does not need to use it. And I think I have read where it kills brain cells.
Overall, yes it is bad for your health, IMO.
2006-10-22 02:19:49 · answer #2 · answered by tonks_op 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is. Studies have not shown it to be harmful to the body, but there are indications pointing to it, and Ajinomoto has been vigourous in reinforcing the fact that no studies have clearly linked MSG to damage to the human body.
2006-10-22 02:52:46 · answer #3 · answered by calvin o 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is. I wouldn't eat anything with it. I don't want to find out the hard way.
2006-10-22 02:14:09 · answer #4 · answered by Jules 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋