Saturday, April 9, 2011

Is Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) or Vetsin (Popular Brand) Bad For You?

The Japanese people found a 5th tasting area in the tongue and they called this umami (According to MB)
.They said that it is responsible for "tasty" or the "tastiness" of certain food.  This was the main reason why this chemical was developed and used in the first place.

According to Wikepedia , there is no evidence that it causes "Chinese Restaurant Syndrome" or "MSG symptom complex". However, the relationship of MSG and neuronal activity (if this can affect memory capacity) has little study.

The article says, that if you need to use this, just use the daily or allowed recommended amount.

In my professional opinion, there is a possibility that this could be an allergic reaction from the continued usage of this chemical.  This chemical (mono sodium glutamate) is very similar in structure to one of the neurotransmitters in the body which is glutamic acid.  Glutamic acid is a neurotransmitter linked to memory and learning functions.  If the chemical in some way or form changes its chemical appearance, it can act as an agonist (improved the memory functions), antagonist (decrease memory functions), mixed agonist/antagonist (may increase or decrease memory functions) or do other things other than what is expected.

I am not a food expert but in my opinion, the tastiness of the food should come from the combine flavor of all the ingredient in the dish and not by something else. :)  "Peace to you all!"

                                                                                                                                       

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