What is MSG?

MSG is the abbreviation for Monosodium glutamate. “MSG is a flavor-enhancing amino acid the food industry uses primarily in processed, packaged, and fast foods. It is an excitatory neurotransmitter and neurotoxin.

Why should I avoid MSG?

Many people are sensitive to MSG and have no idea! Symptoms often include headaches, palpitations, skin flushing, tightness of chest just to name a few. In addition, it can cause ADD, ADHD, mental numbness, chronic fatigue and much more!

Ian’s science fair project on MSG

How to find it on the label:

MSG can be hidden in varying concentrations in ingredients such as:

• Autolyzed yeast
• Calcium caseinate
• Hydrolyzed protein
• Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP)
• Sodium caseinate
• Gelatin
• Textured Protein
• Monopotassium glutamate
• Hydrolyzed Plant Protein (HPP)
• Yeast Extract
• Glutamate
• Glutamic Acid
• Vegetable Protein Extract
• Senomyx (wheat extract labeled as artificial flavor)

For a complete list of MSG containing foods, download this brochure from truthinlabeling.org.