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msg also known as monosodium glutamate

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is a common ingredient and food additive

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used to boost the flavor of processed

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canned and frozen foods MSG seasoning is

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derived from glutamic acid a type of

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protein that is abundant in many types

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of food including fruits and vegetables

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it's produced through a fermentation

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process and brings a savory taste to

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dishes so why is MSD controversial

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because it contains an isolated and

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highly concentrated form of glutamic

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acid it's processed very differently in

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the body and can increase levels of

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glutamate in the blood very rapidly it's

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believed that this can cause a long list

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of potential side effects with studies

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linking excess msg consumption to

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everything from asthma attacks to

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metabolic syndrome and Beyond MSD side

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effects and dangers causes reactions in

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some people can cause free radical

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formation may contribute to weight gain

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could increase blood pressure has been

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linked to asthma attacks could be linked

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to metabolic syndrome found mostly in

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unhealthy foods unfortunately there are

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many hidden sources of MSG in food and

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it can be found in everything from fast

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food to meat products the best way to

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find out if MSG is lurking in your

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favorite foods is to simply check the

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label and look for ingredients like

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monosodium glutamate glutamic acid

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glutamate or yeast extract MSD is a

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common ingredient in many types of

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processed foods from salty snacks -

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frozen convenience items and beyond the

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best way to completely cut out all MSG

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food sources from your diet is to simply

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minimize your intake of processed junk

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foods and incorporate more healthy Whole

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Foods into your weekly rotation instead

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you can also start reading food labels

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to make sure your grocery list is

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completely MSG free look out for some of

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the other names for msg including

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monosodium glutamate glutamic acid

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calcium glutamate and other similar

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variations other ingredients like yeast

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extract sodium caseinate and hydrolyzed

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products

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can also indicate that there may be MSG

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present as well here are a few of the

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top foods with MSG to keep a look out

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for on your next trip to the grocery

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store potato chips

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fast food seasonings convenience meals

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cold cuts

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iced tea mixes salty snacks instant

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noodles sports drinks processed meats

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consumes soy sauce broth moulin salad

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dressings crackers msg is a popular

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component in many Asian dishes and

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noodle based recipes however there are

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plenty of ways to enjoy your favorite

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savory meals without adding monosodium

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glutamate mushrooms tomatoes and

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Parmesan cheese are three natural

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healthy sources of glutamic acid that

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can be added to dishes to punch up the

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flavor experimenting with some healing

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herbs and spices in your foods can help

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maximize taste while also delivering a

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host of health benefits