Hortatory Exposition for Monosodium Glutamat

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer commonly added to canned food, soups, processes meats, and snacks. Sometimes, we also add MSG to our food to make it more delicious. But, you should know that MSG is very dangerous for our health. Why MSG is so dangerous for our health? There is some reason for it.

            First, MSG can cause weight gain. The study, reported in the August edition of Obesity examined the association between MSG intake and weight gain in humans. The great majority of the participants prepared their foods at home, without use of commercially processed foods. For the study, participants were told to add quantified amounts of MSG when preparing their foods. After adjusting for confounders including physical activity and total energy intake, the researchers found that MSG consumption was positively related to increases in body mass index. Weight gain was significantly greater in MSG users than in nonusers.

            Next, MSG is an excitotoxin that cause brain damage. It means that it over stimulates the brain causing the production of excessive amounts of dopamine. This creates a drug-like rush that provides a brief sensation of well being. It is highly addictive, causing its consumers to keep coming back for more and end up overeating. In the process, brain cells are destroyed.

            Then, MSG promotes liver inflammation and dysplasia. Journal of Autoimmunity research found that by the age of 6 and 12 months, all MSG treated mice developed liver inflammation and structural change. Lesions were detected in some cases. They concluded that their results take on considerable significance in light of the widespread usage of dietary MSG and suggested that MSG should have its safety profile re-examined and potentially be withdrawn from the food chain.

            Furthermore, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received many anecdotal reports of adverse reactions to foods containing MSG over the year. These reactions, known as MSG symptom complex, include:

• Headache
• Flushing
• Sweating
• Facial pressure or tightness
• Numbness, tingling or burning in the face, neck and other areas
• Rapid, fluttering heartbeats (heart palpitations)
• Chest pain
• Weakness

            For that reason, it is not good if we consuming foods which containing MSG. We must be carefull to buy prosessed and instant foods in the market. We must keep our health with not consuming foods which containing MSG. If we avoid foods containing MSG, we will live our life in happiness.