Does Monosodium Glutamate affect health?

Question

Monosodium Glutamate or well known as MSG in food as a additive which has a distinctive flavor. But my question is does it affect health of an individual since there are many rumors about this kitchen foodstuff one is that it is said to be made from baby bones and second and I don't know if its true but it can be used to poison animals especially dogs and cats. However is it safe to use???

Answer 1

Monosodium glutamate, (MSG) is chemical substance commonly known as Ajinomoto is a flavor enhancer. It is suggestible to avoid because not good for health. It is not a poison and not made from baby bones.

Answer 2

It may affect health, mainly in that it is a flavor enhancer and is liable to make people eat more of unhealthy (otherwise bland) foods. It has an addictive effect. You can read about this here -> http://www.mynewsletterbuilder.com/home/published.php?action=view&newsletter_id=1409568784

Another problem is that it is potentially a neurotoxin. MSG crosses the brain barrier and could overexcite brain cells causing their death. Most people have enough natural defenses (through anti-oxidants, etc...) to tolerate small amount of MSG (amount used in foods) without any noticeable effects in the short-term. A small minority react badly to even small amounts of MSG, experiencing immediate symptoms such as intense headache, heart palipitations, etc...

It's not made from baby bones, but from corn typically (although it could be made from many sources of protein). It is a processed free from version of l-glutamic acid or glutamate. L-glutamic acid or glutamate are naturally occuring amino acids which are in practically all food and are harmless (even to those sensitive to msg). It's when it's processed into ***FREE*** glutamate/glutamic aid that it's potentially harmful. MSG is only one name for ingredients containing processed free glutamic acid. Anything containing hydrolzyed or autolyzed protein is likely to contain some. You can get an idea of ingredients containing processed glutamic acid at http://www.truthinlabeling.org/hiddensources.html Just be aware that 'some' of the sources contain such minute amounts that they would only affect the most sensitive individuals (not most people). MSG is one of the most concentrated forms of free glutamic acid.

I've never heard of MSG being used a poison for dogs and cats. It's probably not good for them (in large amounts), but I highly doubt it's toxic enough to be used as an effective poison. Probably an urban legend (along with it being made from "baby bones") meant to scare.

For humans it hasn't been universally proven as harmful, although anecdotal evidence and animal studies leaves much suspicion. Curiously in Japan (where msg originated) there is little complaint of the symptoms expressed elsewhere. Possibly due to a more protective diet including drinking lots of tea. Tea contains l-theanine, an amino acid that competes with glutamate and therefore may protect from the possibility of an MSG induced excitotoxin effect. Of course this is purely speculation.

Answer 3

many all human beings is gentle to MSG and characteristic gruesome indicators in the event that they consume it, many times called "chinese language eating place Syndrome." this would be a bothersome reaction yet infrequently risky. Vinegar, yogurt and sugar is usually a difficulty for some human beings, those with allergic reactions, as an occasion, or those with diabetes or hypoglycemia. MSG is risk-free for intake for many persons, in spite of the undeniable fact that it does no longer recommend it relatively is stable for well being or cautioned. the main attention for well being is that MSG includes a substantial volume of sodium and too plenty sodium is a difficulty for many for motives commencing from kidney ailment to heart situations. this is the actual reality. that's a secure nutrition additive for many, yet in effortless terms a peanut would desire to kill some human beings, there are some who shouldn't consume it. it relatively is purpose is as a flavor enhancer, and a high quality nutrition shouldn't choose man made improving.

Answer 4

MSG used mostly in asian cooking is insanely high in sodium(think cup of noodles) Like using lard instead of shortening, but it's not made from baby bones, it is a spice