Monosodium Glutamate
Cross-source consensus on Monosodium Glutamate from 1 sources and 6 claims.
1 sources · 6 claims
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How it works
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Where it comes from
Highlighted claims
- Glutamate is a naturally occurring amino acid found in foods such as soy sauce and parmesan cheese. — Chronic Pain and Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
- Glutamate functions as a major neurotransmitter in the brain. — Chronic Pain and Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
- MSG is the compound used in laboratory obesity experiments to reliably induce weight gain in mice. — Chronic Pain and Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
- MSG is pervasive in commercial and fast foods including KFC, Chick-fil-A, Doritos, Pringles, canned soups, bouillon cubes, and frozen processed foods. — Chronic Pain and Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
- MSG is linked to chronic pain, headaches, migraines, chronic fatigue, and sleep disturbances. — Chronic Pain and Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
- MSG increases insulin levels. — Chronic Pain and Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)