this doesn't really have much to do with weight loss, but it is health-related and I fond it to be interesting. Apparently, tons of blinds studies have been performed using MSG and a placebo and what was found was that there is no link to MSG and the symptoms that many people who claim they are allergic to it get, such as headache, feeling unwell, etc.
The researchers said that while people may be feeling unpleasant symptoms from certain foods, it may be the other plant-based spices in the food ingredient that could be causing a reaction and not the MSG.
So, yes, MSG is still a flavor enhancer and yes it does jack up sodium levels in food and should be avoided for the most part, but it seems that it causing allergic reactions in most people is quite simply unfounded. If you'd like to learn more, here's the link to the study.
Is MSG Bad for Your Health? - Science Friday
The researchers said that while people may be feeling unpleasant symptoms from certain foods, it may be the other plant-based spices in the food ingredient that could be causing a reaction and not the MSG.
So, yes, MSG is still a flavor enhancer and yes it does jack up sodium levels in food and should be avoided for the most part, but it seems that it causing allergic reactions in most people is quite simply unfounded. If you'd like to learn more, here's the link to the study.
Is MSG Bad for Your Health? - Science Friday
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