MSG - take it out!

[kcredden]

Sure, snails are slow to begin with. However, early findings from research conducted at the University of Calgary show high concentrations of MSG inhibit and actually stunt the growth of snail brain cells. Monosodium glutamate, or MSG as it's commonly known, is a food additive often used to enhance flavour.

more here

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This was in a friend's Livejournal I have another friend who suffers from Multiple Sclerosis, and he's confirmed that MSG is a major problem for him. Be careful folks.

- Kc

[Brian K Beckett]

The link dont work.


So msg does not let brain cells grow possibly making a person slow in thinking. Maybe thats whats wrong in the world we all got dumbed down...

[Jeremy]

OK, I'll point out the obvious. I'm sure the researchers know what they're doing, but MSG is a kind of salt. You ever see what happens when you pour salt on a snail? :fear:

[kybikertrash]

MSG is a big ingredient in Chinese food......they've been trying to dumb us down for years. I'm guessing they don't use it in China on their food, just here in the states. Maybe they thought it had worked and we wouldn't be smart enoough tof figure out the lead on the toys or the poison in the dog food.

[kcredden]

Brian:

Thanks for the alert. Better check to see what's in my food now :)

The link is: http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/reallife/story.html?id=aff518a1-7ac9-4704-88e1-f2426c0d1f32

I also fixed it in my post

The link dont work.


So msg does not let brain cells grow possibly making a person slow in thinking. Maybe thats whats wrong in the world we all got dumbed down...
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Good point, Jeremy :)

- Kc

OK, I'll point out the obvious. I'm sure the researchers know what they're doing, but MSG is a kind of salt. You ever see what happens when you pour salt on a snail? :fear:

[glenda]

wow iam so dumb

[Foxy]

MSG and SACCHARIN (stuff in diet drinks) that is what is wrong with kids these days!!

[kcredden]

Foxy: Have you ever read what is in the things they push to kids today? Lunchables for example, are as unhealthy as a Krispy Kreme donut. The amount of carbs, salt, and fat is incredible.

Doesn't take that long to make a healthy lunch for a kid, what 5 minutes to chop of veggies? Put an apple in a bag?

- Kc

MSG and SACCHARIN (stuff in diet drinks) that is what is wrong with kids these days!!

[littlelee]

MSG is also a culprit for those of us who suffer from migraine headaches. There is one Chinese restaurant here in Maysville that I cannot eat at because I always end up with a migraine. I never could figure out why until I ate at the one in Flemingsburg a couple of times & saw a sign in their window that said "No MSG added." That's when I figured out where my headaches were coming from.

[mom36]

I missed this thread while I was away, is it in any other foods?

[maysvillebulldog]

MSG is also a culprit for those of us who suffer from migraine headaches. There is one Chinese restaurant here in Maysville that I cannot eat at because I always end up with a migraine. I never could figure out why until I ate at the one in Flemingsburg a couple of times & saw a sign in their window that said "No MSG added." That's when I figured out where my headaches were coming from.


It is also a major culprit for IBS sufferers. I try to avoid it at all cost along with margarine and vegetable oils. By eliminating MSG, switching to butter and olive oil, I have seen some improvement. Most of the time I just avoid eating out.
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I missed this thread while I was away, is it in any other foods?

The following Fast Food menu items contain MSG or enough free glutamate to cause a reaction:

McDonald's®
Grilled Chicken Filet
Hot and Spicy Chicken Patty
Grilled Chicken Ceasar Salad
Grilled Chicken California Cobb Salad
Seasoned Beef
Sausage Scrambled Egg Mix, Sausage, and Sausage Patty
French Fries - the "seasoning" added to the oil the fries are precooked in.

The "seasoning" is made from beef, wheat and milk, processed to break down the proteins into free amino acids like glutamate. US laws allow "natural flavoring" to consist of "protein hydrolysates" containing free glutamic acid. That's why they do it - to free glutamate to act like MSG so they can declare a "clean label" while misleading the consumer.

McDonalds® Ingredient Webpage

Burger King®
Breaded Chicken Patty
Spicy Chicken Patty
Breaded Tendercrisp Chicken
Chicken Tenders
BK Chicken Fries
Garden Veggie Patty - contains hydrolyzed corn, soy and wheat - which contains free glutamate
Sausage Patty
Ranch dipping sauce
Ken's Fat Free Ranch Dressing

Burger King® Ingredient Webpage

KFC®
Roasted Ceasar Salad (WITHOUT dressing and croutons)
Crispy Ceasar Salad (WITHOUT dressing)
Roasted BLT Salad (WITHOUT dressing)
Crispy BLT Salad (WITHOUT dressing
Hidden Valley - The Original Fat Free Ranch Dressing
KFC Creamy Parmesan Ceasar Dressing - contains parmesan cheese - very high in MSG naturally
KFC Garlic Parmesan Croutons Pouch - contains parmesan cheese - very high in MSG naturally
KFC Famous Bowls - Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Gravy
KFC Famous Bowls - Rice with Gravy
Rice
Seasoned Rice
KFC Snacker - Chicken
KFC Snacker - Honey BBQ
Honey BBQ Sandwich
Double Crunch Sandwich
Crispy Twister
Oven Roasted Twister
Oven Roasted Twister (WITHOUT sauce)
Tender Roast Sandwich
Tender Roast Sandwich(WITHOUT sauce)
Original Recipe Chicken (its in the marinade - it's literally soaked in MSG and salt)
Extra Crispy - MSG is in both the marinade AND the breading
Colonel's Crispy Strips
Popcorn Chicken
Chicken Pot Pie
Boneless HBBQ Wings
Boneless Fiery Buffalo Wings
Sweet and Spicy Boneless Wings
Hot Wings
Green Beans (yeah, this shocked us too)
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Potato Wedges
http://www.msgtruth.org/avoid.htm
This site also gives other foods that contain MSG.

[Chuck]

OK, I'll point out the obvious. I'm sure the researchers know what they're doing, but MSG is a kind of salt. You ever see what happens when you pour salt on a snail? :fear:

You hit that on the head. MSG, (a Salt based product) kills snails on contact. I am sure even in the smallest amounts it would damage or slow a snails brain growth.

Now I am not standing up for MSG. MSG is bad and has many adverse side effects. I am only pointing out this sounds like a stupid way to test the effects of MSG on humans. A snails brain does not compare to that of a human.

MYTHBUSTED...

Here is a link to the actual story.

http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20080814/CGY_MSG_brain_080814/20080814?hub=CalgaryHome

[kcredden]

Thanks for the info, Chuck.

- Kc

You hit that on the head. MSG, (a Salt based product) kills snails on contact. I am sure even in the smallest amounts it would damage or slow a snails brain growth.

Now I am not standing up for MSG. MSG is bad and has many adverse side effects. I am only pointing out this sounds like a stupid way to test the effects of MSG on humans. A snails brain does not compare to that of a human.

MYTHBUSTED...

Here is a link to the actual story.

http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20080814/CGY_MSG_brain_080814/20080814?hub=CalgaryHome