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Why is MSG bad?


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MSG affects nearly everyone in some way because of the free glutamic acid.

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Many experts blame MSG for headaches, dizziness, and chest pains some people experience after dining at a Chinese restaurant.

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Despite the bad rep, MSG really isn't known to be all that bad for you and it tastes delicious, but it gives some people headaches

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MSG may influence the body's metabolism negatively. It heightens salty and sweet tastes while dampening bitter and sour tastes.

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MSG stimulates the pancreas to release insulin into the blood stream even when there is nothing for the insulin to act on. (more)

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MSG stimulates the pancreas to produce insulin. It tricks your body into thinking you're eating nutritious food but you're not.

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Your blood sugar ends up dropping because of this flood of insulin, and then you end up hungry again an hour or so later.

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MSG is VERY high in salt, which is not good for your body and often gives people headaches. It also retains water, making you fat.

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Some experts blame MSG for the headaches, dizziness, and chest pains some people experience after dining at a Chinese restaurant.

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