Dr. Russell Blaylock is a brain surgeon and wrote the book "Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills"
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is one of the most harmful food additives on the market and is used in canned soups, crackers, meats, salad dressings, frozen dinners, some baby foods and much more. It actually enhances the flavor of foods, making processed meats and frozen dinners taste better, salad dressings more tasty, and canned foods less tinny.
In the book ‘Breakthrough’, Dr. Russell Blaylock explains that MSG is an excitotoxin which basically ‘excites’ neurons to death. Excitotoxins cause neurons to fire their impulses rapidly until they die of exhaustion, which is how neuroscientists came to name these substances.
Many adverse effects have been linked to regular consumption of MSG, including:
Obesity
Cancer
Brain damage
Heart damage
Eye damage
Fatigue and disorientation
Depression
Damage to fetuses
Fertility issues
Migraines
It is important for your health to avoid consuming MSG! It can be hidden in products by using less scary sounding names, so you MUST read labels. I was dismayed to find “autolyzed yeast extract” on the label of an organic soup broth that I used, thinking it was a healthy product. I had no idea this was another name for MSG! I now cook my own chicken broth in large batches and freeze it as I could not find any chicken broth without MSG.
Here is a list of ingredients that ALWAYS contain MSG (from Dr. Mercola):
Autolyzed Yeast
Calcium Caseinate
Gelatin
Glutamate
Glutamic Acid
Hydrolyzed Protein
Monopotassium Glutamate
Monosodium Glutamate
Sodium Caseinate
Textured Protein
Yeast Extract
Yeast Food
Yeast Nutrient
These ingredients OFTEN contain MSG or create MSG during processing:
Flavors and Flavorings
Seasonings
Natural Flavors and Flavorings
Natural Pork Flavoring
Natural Chicken Flavoring
Soy Sauce
Soy Protein Isolate
Soy Protein
Stock
Broth
Malt Extract
Malt Flavoring
Anything Enzyme Modified
Carrageenan
Maltodextrin
Powdered Milk
Protease
Corn Starch
Citric Acid
Anything Protein Fortified
Natural Beef Flavoring
Bouillon
Barley Malt
Anything Ultra-Pasteurized
The best way to avoid MSG is to cook your own meals and use natural spices from foods and herbs. Stay away from fast foods and processed foods and learn to cook naturally and, as mentioned earlier, be sure to read labels!
Dr. Russell Blaylock is a brain surgeon and wrote the book "Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills"
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is one of the most harmful food additives on the market and is used in canned soups, crackers, meats, salad dressings, frozen dinners, some baby foods and much more. It actually enhances the flavor of foods, making processed meats and frozen dinners taste better, salad dressings more tasty, and canned foods less tinny.
In the book ‘Breakthrough’, Dr. Russell Blaylock explains that MSG is an excitotoxin which basically ‘excites’ neurons to death. Excitotoxins cause neurons to fire their impulses rapidly until they die of exhaustion, which is how neuroscientists came to name these substances.
Many adverse effects have been linked to regular consumption of MSG, including:
It is important for your health to avoid consuming MSG! It can be hidden in products by using less scary sounding names, so you MUST read labels. I was dismayed to find “autolyzed yeast extract” on the label of an organic soup broth that I used, thinking it was a healthy product. I had no idea this was another name for MSG! I now cook my own chicken broth in large batches and freeze it as I could not find any chicken broth without MSG.
Here is a list of ingredients that ALWAYS contain MSG (from Dr. Mercola):
These ingredients OFTEN contain MSG or create MSG during processing:
The best way to avoid MSG is to cook your own meals and use natural spices from foods and herbs. Stay away from fast foods and processed foods and learn to cook naturally and, as mentioned earlier, be sure to read labels!
To your health,
Kim
You-Be-Healthy.com
Twitter.com/kduess
Facebook.com/youbehealthy
PS The Truth In Labeling website outlines more hidden sources of MSG.
References:
“Breakthrough: 8 Steps to Wellness” by Suzanne Somers
The Shocking Dangers of MSG You Don’t Know – Dr. Mercola