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msg also known as monosodium glutamate

is a common ingredient and food additive

used to boost the flavor of processed

canned and frozen foods MSG seasoning is

derived from glutamic acid a type of

protein that is abundant in many types

of food including fruits and vegetables

it's produced through a fermentation

process and brings a savory taste to

dishes so why is MSD controversial

because it contains an isolated and

highly concentrated form of glutamic

acid it's processed very differently in

the body and can increase levels of

glutamate in the blood very rapidly it's

believed that this can cause a long list

of potential side effects with studies

linking excess msg consumption to

everything from asthma attacks to

metabolic syndrome and Beyond MSD side

effects and dangers causes reactions in

some people can cause free radical

formation may contribute to weight gain

could increase blood pressure has been

linked to asthma attacks could be linked

to metabolic syndrome found mostly in

unhealthy foods unfortunately there are

many hidden sources of MSG in food and

it can be found in everything from fast

food to meat products the best way to

find out if MSG is lurking in your

favorite foods is to simply check the

label and look for ingredients like

monosodium glutamate glutamic acid

glutamate or yeast extract MSD is a

common ingredient in many types of

processed foods from salty snacks -

frozen convenience items and beyond the

best way to completely cut out all MSG

food sources from your diet is to simply

minimize your intake of processed junk

foods and incorporate more healthy Whole

Foods into your weekly rotation instead

you can also start reading food labels

to make sure your grocery list is

completely MSG free look out for some of

the other names for msg including

monosodium glutamate glutamic acid

calcium glutamate and other similar

variations other ingredients like yeast

extract sodium caseinate and hydrolyzed

products

can also indicate that there may be MSG

present as well here are a few of the

top foods with MSG to keep a look out

for on your next trip to the grocery

store potato chips

fast food seasonings convenience meals

cold cuts

iced tea mixes salty snacks instant

noodles sports drinks processed meats

consumes soy sauce broth moulin salad

dressings crackers msg is a popular

component in many Asian dishes and

noodle based recipes however there are

plenty of ways to enjoy your favorite

savory meals without adding monosodium

glutamate mushrooms tomatoes and

Parmesan cheese are three natural

healthy sources of glutamic acid that

can be added to dishes to punch up the

flavor experimenting with some healing

herbs and spices in your foods can help

maximize taste while also delivering a

host of health benefits