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    What is MSG? Side effects explained

    What is MSG? Side effects explained

    Tuesday, July 01, 2014 by: Aurora Geib

    Did you know that a substance added to the foods you may be eating every day has been connected to a multitude of physical ailments, including everything from obesity to Alzheimer's? And here's the worst part: The food industry has been aware of this issue for decades yet uses this substance anyway. The troubling ingredient is monosodium glutamate. Read on to learn more about the hidden poison, commonly known as MSG, which may be lurking in your next meal.


    What is MSG?

    MSG, a salt form of a non-essential amino acid, is a flavor enhancer and common food additive. While many people exclusively associate MSG with Chinese takeout and salty processed meats, the truth is that MSG is contained in processed foods we eat every day, including salad dressing, barbecue sauce, bouillon cubes and canned soups and vegetables. It's also an additive in many infant formulas and baby and children's foods.

    In short, MSG tricks the taste buds and brain into thinking that food tastes delicious. An excitotoxin, MSG works by triggering the brain to produce excess quantities of the feel-good drug dopamine. This allows food manufacturers to cut back on quality in order to increase their profits.

    Unfortunately, the rush of good feelings caused by MSG doesn't last, but the consequences do. MSG doesn't just hook us by making food taste better. It is actually physically addictive, which keeps consumers coming back again and again. This not only leads to overeating but also wreaks havoc on the body's comprehensive wellness.


    Side Effects Explained

    We've all heard of MSG headaches and nausea; this is often attributed to "MSG sensitivity." Unfortunately, the problem goes far beyond that.

    MSG has been linked to weight gain and even obesity by researchers. And it's not just because MSG makes people want to consume more. In fact, groups of participants in one research study were restricted to the same caloric intake and physical activity, yet those who ate foods containing MSG were nearly three times more likely to be overweight than their non-MSG ingesting peers. (1)

    Researchers have also connected MSG to liver and kidney damage as well as increased blood pressure. (2) (3) Furthermore, excitotoxins have been linked to brain damage, leading to a host of neurological diseases including Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, dementia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, lupus and many others. (4)


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    “The spirits of darkness are now among us. We have to be on guard so that we may realize what is happening when we encounter them and gain a real idea of where they are to be found. The most dangerous thing you can do in the immediate future will be to give yourself up unconsciously to the influences which are definitely present.” ~ Rudolf Steiner



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    Is that the reason the Japanese live so long?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zippyjuan View Post
    Is that the reason the Japanese live so long?
    I tend to agree.... put MSG on things like fish and it makes it taste better.... put MSG on junk like American - Chinese takeout, barbecue food, canned soups and you end up overweight and having health issues... shocking...

    If the only time you eat broccoli is in Chinese takeout Beef with broccoli, I bet you end up overweight too, doesnt mean broccoli is bad for you

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zippyjuan View Post
    Is that the reason the Japanese live so long?
    Do you have a link to that statistic?
    “The spirits of darkness are now among us. We have to be on guard so that we may realize what is happening when we encounter them and gain a real idea of where they are to be found. The most dangerous thing you can do in the immediate future will be to give yourself up unconsciously to the influences which are definitely present.” ~ Rudolf Steiner

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    Well, the oldest living man and woman today are both Japanese.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CPUd View Post
    Well, the oldest living man and woman today are both Japanese.
    123-year-old Bolivian man is oldest living person ever documented
    http://www.nbcnews.com/news/other/12...ed-f6C10934840
    “The spirits of darkness are now among us. We have to be on guard so that we may realize what is happening when we encounter them and gain a real idea of where they are to be found. The most dangerous thing you can do in the immediate future will be to give yourself up unconsciously to the influences which are definitely present.” ~ Rudolf Steiner

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    Monaco 87.2 85.3 - 89 -
    2 Japan 84.6 82 - 87.3
    3 Andorra 84.2 80.8 - 87.6 -
    4 Singapore 84 82 - 87 -
    5 Hong Kong 83.8 82 - 85.6 -
    6 San Marino 83.5 82 - 85 -
    7 Iceland 83.3 81.4 - 85.2 -
    8 Italy 83.1 80.4 - 85.8 -
    9 Sweden 83 81.4 - 84.6 -
    10 Australia 83 80.5 - 85.5 -
    11 Switzerland 82.8 80.4 - 85.4 -
    12 Canada 82.5 80.4 - 84.6 -
    13 Spain 82.5 79.5 - 85 -
    14 France 82.3 79.4 - 85.2 -
    15 Israel 82.1 80.2 - 84 -
    16 Luxembourg 82 79.5 - 84.5 -
    17 Norway 81.9 80.2 - 83.6 -
    18 New Zealand 81.7 79.4 - 84 -
    19 Austria 81.5 78.5 - 84.5 -
    20 Netherlands 81.5 79.5 - 83.5 -
    21 Ireland 81.4 79.2 - 83.6 -
    22 Cyprus 81.2 79.1 - 84.3 -
    23 Finland 81 78 - 84 -
    24 Germany 81 78.5 - 83.5 -
    25 Greece 81 78 - 84 -
    26 South Korea 81 77.5 - 84.5 -
    27 Malta 81 79.4 - 82.6 -
    28 Belgium 81 78.5 - 83.5 -
    29 United Kingdom 81 79.5 - 82.5 -
    30 Liechtenstein 80.7 77.8 - 83.6 -
    31 Taiwan 80.6 78 - 83.2 -
    32 Portugal 80 76.9 - 82.8 -
    33 Slovenia 80 77 - 83 -
    34 Costa Rica 79.8 78.3 - 81.3 -
    35 United States 79.8 77.4 - 82.2 -
    Well I guess if you are a citizen of Monaco,you are laughing up your sleeve at the pathetic Nipponese now.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...ife_expectancy

    Edit:Three places below North Korea.

    135 Bolivia 69 67 - 71
    Thought I'd throw that in.
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    America’s Oldest Citizen Celebrates Her 115th Birthday
    http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/headline...15th-birthday/
    “The spirits of darkness are now among us. We have to be on guard so that we may realize what is happening when we encounter them and gain a real idea of where they are to be found. The most dangerous thing you can do in the immediate future will be to give yourself up unconsciously to the influences which are definitely present.” ~ Rudolf Steiner



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