There's a chance you've heard of the acronym MSG. Probably in passing when discussing fast food. Not a whole lot of stock has been put into its effects on the body until recently. First thing's first: What is MSG? It stands for monosodium glutamate. And if you're thinking, "whoa, a big science-y word!", you're not alone. I suggest you get comfortable and let Health Like Me break it down for you. (After all, isn't that why HLM is here?!) ![]() Photo by Isaiah Rustad on Unsplash MSG - SimplifiedMSG is essentially a flavor enhancer popular in Asian cooking and many processed food in the Western culture. In laymen's terms, it's just salt. But a salt that has had some negative press as of late. And a salt that can do some pretty hurtful things to our body if not taken seriously and in unhealthy quantities. Found naturally in foods like corn, tomatoes, and mushrooms (all of which are very healthy foods), and in abundance in foods that are high in protein, MSG comes from an amino acid (aka, our bodies building blocks) called glutamate, plus sodium. Which is why chemically, MSG looks like salt or sugar to us. Does this mean it's not as bad we were lead to believe? Well... Side Effects
These foods include, but are not limited to:
If you're known to divulge in MSG-laden products with caution from time to time, but still experience some pretty bad aftereffects, you might just be experiencing a mild allergic reaction. These symptoms include:
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Just use your best judgement, and like I've stated before, in reduced quantities! Unlike Andy... Tell me your thoughts below! And as always, be sure to share with those close to you so they can join in our health journey.
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