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07/22/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Is chronic pain a symptom of nutritional deficiency? Study links pain to glutamate consumption

The consumption of glutamate, a common flavor additive found in both Western and non-Western diets, was found to be linked to chronic pain, according to a pilot study conducted in eastern Kenya. As studies regarding glutamate continue to gain ground, it also provides insights as to how it affects the human brain and body. Glutamate, when it […]

07/19/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Research finds that MSG is dangerous to liver health

MSG is a common flavor enhancer, and many people swear that certain foods simply don’t taste the same without it. That better taste, however, comes with a price as MSG is known to cause a variety of health problems. Research shows it’s particularly dangerous for the health of your liver. In a study published in […]

01/23/2017 / By Vicki Batts

MSG in food causes brain damage, obesity and other health risks

Monosodium glutamate, or MSG for short, is known for being a staple ingredient in prepackaged foodstuffs. Canned soups, for instance, are often loaded with MSG and other artificial ingredients. It’s common knowledge that some people are clearly negatively affected by it — migraines and dizziness are common after consumption, but it’s still widely consumed. After all, […]

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