Glutamic Acid
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
Potentially Harmful
Details
Definition
A non-essential amino acid that when combined with sodium produces sodium salt or MSG. Also known as glutamate.
AKAs
glutamate
Health Impact
Glutamate is an excitotoxin (aka a neurotransmitter known to kill brain cells) and can cause headaches, muscle tightness, numbness, tingling, weakness and flushing in some people. People who are sensitive to MSG should avoid glutamic acid.
Sources
Excitotoxins in foods
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7854587/Questions and Answers on Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
https://www.fda.gov/food/food-additives-petitions/questions-and-answers-monosodium-glutamate-msgEffect of systemic monosodium glutamate (MSG) on headache and pericranial muscle sensitivity
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19438927/Reading ingredients made easy. For quicker, healthier decisions.
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