Tuesday, January 12, 2010

MSG's...what they're labeled as, and what they cause!

These ALWAYS contain MSG:
Glutamate, Monosodium glutamate, Monopotassium glutamate, Glutamic acid, Calcium caseinate, Gelatin, Textured protein, Hydrolyzed protein (any protein that is hydrolyzed), Yeast extract, Yeast food, Autolyzed yeast, Yeast nutrient

These OFTEN contain MSG or create MSG during processing:
Flavor(s) & Flavoring(s), Natural flavor(s) & flavoring(s), Natural pork flavoring, Bouillon, Natural beef flavoring, Stock, Natural chicken flavoring, Broth, Malt flavoring, Barley malt, Malt extract, Seasonings (the word "seasonings"), Carrageenan, Soy sauce, Soy sauce extract, Soy protein, Soy protein concentrate, Soy protein isolate, Pectin, Maltodextrin, Whey protein, Whey protein isolate, Whey protein concentrate, anything Protein fortified, Protease, Protease enzymes, anything Enzyme modified, Enzymes, anything Ultra-pasteurized, anything Fermented (WHEY PROTEIN ISOLATE IS AN AWESOME SUPPLIMENT WHEN TAKEN IN IT'S NATURAL FORM...NOT IN PROCESSED FOODS!)


CAUSES

Cardiac

Arrhythmias
Extreme rise or drop in blood pressure
Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
Angina

Circulatory

Swelling Muscular
Flu-like achiness
Joint pain
Stiffness

Neurological

Depression
Dizziness, Light-headedness, Loss of balance
Disorientation, Mental confusion
Anxiety, Panic attacks
Hyperactivity, Behavioral problems in children
Lethargy, Sleepiness, Insomnia
Migraine headache
Numbness or paralysis
Seizures
Sciatica
Slurred speech

Gastrointestinal

Diarrhea
Nausea/vomiting
Stomach cramps
Irritable bowel
Bloating

Respiratory


Asthma, Shortness of breath
Chest pain, Tightness
Runny nose, Sneezing

Skin

Hives or rash
Mouth lesions
Temporary tightness or partial paralysis (numbness or tingling) of the skin Flushing Extreme dryness of the mouth

Urological


Swelling of prostate Nocturia
Visual Blurred vision Difficulty focusing

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