08.16.04

MSG the subtle unknown

Posted in health, Restaurants at 9:13 pm by James

In case you didnt know, monosodium glutamate is a compound in seaweed. Glutamate is a highly regulated chemical of the nervous system, and a proper balance is necessary for healthy brain and organ function. Every major organ contains glutamate receptors. Many foods, such as soybeans and tomatoes, contain naturally high levels of free glutamate.

Reported reactions to MSG include: headaches, migraines, stomach upset, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, asthma attacks, shortness of breath, anxiety or panic attacks, heart palpitations, partial paralysis, “heart-attack like symptoms,” balance difficulties, mental confusion, mood swings, behavioral disorders (especially in children and teens), allergy-type symptoms, skin rashes, runny nose, bags under the eyes, flushing, mouth lesions, depression, and more. In addition, medical research has demonstrated glutamate relationships in Alzheimer’s Disease, ALS (Lour Gehrig’s Disease), diabetes, Huntington’s Disease, and Parkinson’s Disease.

==Ingrediants that contain Msg==
* Monosodium Glutamate
* Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
* Hydrolyzed Protein
* Hydrolyzed Plant Protein
* Plant Protein Extract
* Sodium Caseinate
* Calcium Caseinate
* Yeast Extract
* Textured Protein
* Autolyzed Yeast
* Hydrolyzed Oat Flour

Check out www.nomsg.com and www.msgmyth.com

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