What are Signs of Reaction to Monosodium Glutamate or MSG

Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a flavor enhancer used in a variety of foods. Over the past 30 years adverse reactions have been reported by people who’ve eaten foods containing MSG.
Studies have shown that the body uses glutamate as a nerve impulse transmitter in the brain and that there are glutamate-responsive tissues in other [...]

What is Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is the sodium salt of the amino acid glutamic acid and a form of glutamate. It is a fine white crystal, similar to the way salt or sugar looks. It does not have its own taste, however it adds flavor to other foods.
One theory regarding why MSG adds flavor is that it [...]