How was MSG born
The story goes like this:-
In the early 1900s, a Japanese chemist Dr. Kikunae lkede isolated and identified the flavor enhancing
component in seaweed – glutamate - that made his wife’s soups and broths so
tasty. Thus monosodium glutamate was born.
It is a sodium salt of Glutamic
acid. It is a processed food and pharmaceutical additive that is an extremely
dangerous neurotoxin. It is neither a nutrient nor a vitamin and has absolutely
no health benefits.
It is also popularly known
as
Ajinomoto. It is used in the food industry as a flavor enhancer. Pure MSG is
reported not to have any pleasant taste until it is combined with a savory
aroma. It is commonly added to Chinese food, canned food, canned vegetables soups,
processed meats, sausages , potato chips
etc. It is the cheapest way to enhance the flavor of any food item.
The small amount in any one food will not be a
problem. But if small amounts are in several common foods that are consumed daily, the problem moves to much greater
scale.
Its common adverse reactions are:-
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Sweating
- Nausea
-Weakness
- Rapid heartbeat
- Chest pain
In daily life we might
attribute running nose or an itchy throat to a dust allergy. But it could actually be a
reaction to MSG.
It could be difficult to
find out if the ingredient actually has MSG or not . Many ingredient suppliers have started using
the synonyms for MSG in printed ingredient list . It has yet managed to stay on
in the food market under different names . Manufacturers may use such names as
sodium caseinate, hydrolyzed yeast ,
hydrolyzed vegetable protein
yeast extract, soy extract etc.
These chemicals cross the
blood brain barrier to over stimulate the neurons of brain. it has the effect of
destroying some neurons permanently , causing a variety of mental issues
including a permanent loss of intelligence.
Some tips to reduce the effects of MSG :-
Avoid processed and packaged
foods, pre-cooked soups, salad dressings , sauces, flavored chips, flavored
crackers and nuts etc.
Stay away from products that
have chemically laced ingredient list a mile long.
Avoid Asian and Chinese foods unless you make it yourself or know with absolute certainly that the restaurant
does not use MSG.
Cream of tartar :- when
mixed with water, cream of tartar will immediately neutralize MSG poisoning. Mix
½ tea spoon in 350 ml of water.
Drink water :- flush your
system by drinking lots of clean water after consuming food with MSG.
Lemonade can also be taken
to clean and detoxify the body.
Limit sodium intake as much
as possible until your symptoms go away. Sodium encourages water retention , which will prevent the MSG from being quickly and efficiently flushed out of
your body.
Avoid highly processed and flavored snack food ,carbonated drinks .