I feel like every time I write an article, it’s always negative… I’m either telling you to avoid shit, warning you about some health hazard or revealing a scam. But hey, the truth is the truth right? And that’s what I’m going to bring to the table, take it or leave it.
Honestly… if the food, health and supplement corporations looked past the f**king dollar signs and used common sense, I wouldn’t be sitting here busting their ass. But who am I kidding? We live in capitalism and that’s not going to change. But that doesn’t mean I have to, and you don’t have to either.
So on with today’s topic. MSG. This substance (like aspartame) is one of the “slow poisons” that’s killing us and the reason we couldn’t pin-point and nail this crap is because it hides behind 10 or 15 names on the ingredient list. (I borrowed the term from John E. Erb’s book called: The Slow Poisoning Of America. You should check it out)
That’s right, the food companies KNOW its bad, and they KNOW that if someone reads the ingredient list on their product, and finds the technical term for MSG (Mono-Sodium Glutamate) they will not buy.
So they have a bunch of different names for it, but they all pretty much mean MSG. Same shit, different pile… Know what I mean?
Before we get into the names, let’s see why this substance is used so extensively and why it’s so bad for us.
You see, the core reason for using MSG is pretty innocent… In fact its down right brilliant. MSG takes the flavours of any food and enhances them to the max, then uses it’s addictive qualities to make sure the customer keeps coming back for more. Sorta like my charming personality…
You can quite literally take any dish, sprinkle on some MSG and you instantly have something that smells and tastes better, along with the fact that it now has addictive qualities. When Lays’ says “Betcha can’t eat just one”… They aren’t kidding, they mean it! With the amount of MSG in their chips, they KNOW you can’t eat just one. Its is a corporation, it’s not stupid. Well… at least not business wise.
So if that’s the case, where do all these health hazards come in? Well as you can probably guess, the use of MSG sounds too good to be true, and it is. Look, if they genuinely had a substance that could do what MSG does with 0 side effects… I wouldn’t bother.
But the simple fact of the matter is, these companies just cannot be bothered to spend the time or money to create an outstanding product that is addictive in its OWN right, so they go and buy this junk and sprinkle it on. It’s kind of like having a Ford Pinto with a really sexy paint job, a body kit and some shiny rims. No matter how you look at it, the fact remains… It’s still a shitbox!
Here’s what you an expect if you consistently consume MSG:
- Risk of diabetes. Msg has shown to trigger a dramatic production of insulin in people who consume it. And what does insulin do? It causes the body’s cells to take up and absorb glucose from the blood. So if you keep eating MSG, your sugar absorption is surely going through the roof, whether you like it or not.
- Migraines & Headaches
- ADHD
- Autism
- Rare cases of Alzheimer’s
- Obesity
- Be addicted to the product like a mindless sheep
And that’s just the beginning. If you want to see more studies done on the crapness that is MSG, goto www.pubmed.com an type in MSG or monosodium glutamate and see for yourself.
One last fun fact: when doctors want obese mice for their experiments, do you know what they do? They pump them full of MSG at a young age, then feed them normally and let them grow up normally. But there is nothing “normal” about the rats, they’re huge!
So, you might be asking yourself. “Gee FJ… That sounds bad, how do I avoid this stuff?”
Well that’s good question fellow minion. The truth is that it’s VERY hard to avoid 100% of MSG. It’s been used in the food industry since the 1950’s… And therefore it has made itself quite the presence in our foods.
But, being diligent as I am, I have dug up the “fancy” names that companies use to cloak MSG with. Make no doubt about it, if you see these on the ingredient list… DO – NOT- BUY. Some of you will be giving up a few of your favourite foods, just warning you ahead of time. Get ready.
Sodium glutamate
Autolyzed yeast
Calcium caseinate
Gelatin
Glutamate
Glutamic acid
Hydrolyzed corn gluten
Hydrolyzed protein (any protein that is hydrolyzed)
Monopotassium glutamate
Monosodium glutamate
Natrium glutamate (natrium is Latin/German for sodium)
Sodium caseinate
Textured protein
Yeast food
Yeast extract
Yeast nutrient
So there you have it. The inside scoop on why ya can’t eat just one! But I betcha you’ll be much healthier in the years to come if you avoid this stuff. Now, for those that have been eating this substance without knowing, what should you do? Well that’s easy… a detox. But here’s the hard part, how do you maintain yourself after doing a detox?
You make sure that you eat clean. And I’m not talking about eating 4 bowls of salad a day, I’m talking about knowing how to properly portion your meals to make sure your system runs at peak efficiency and you don’t get any bloat what so ever. Go HERE to check out more.
That’s all for now. Here’s to being fit & sexy 4 life!
-FJ
FlawlessFitnessBook.com
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April 12, 2009
#1
does msg expand in your stomach like a yeast would expand
April 12, 2009
#2
As far as I know, MSG isn’t like yeast and I’ve never heard of it “expanding” in your stomach before… I’m assuming you were just shooting from the hip when asking this question, but if you come across evidence that suggests otherwise, post a link.
April 21, 2009
#3
Thanks so much for this important contribution to Take Charge of Your Health Care Carnival. I\’ve seen these ingredients , and now I know that they are MSG in disguise.
July 4, 2009
#4
Glutamate (which is used to manufacture msg) is found in abundance in virtually all natural foods – from meat, poultry, fish, cheese and milk (including human breast milk) to tomatoes, mushrooms and many other vegetables. Glutamate is the most commonly found amino acid in nature, the average diet provides between 10 grams to 20 grams of bound glutamate (bound in protein) and 1 gram of free glutamate (not bound in protein).
The human body treats MSG the same as natural glutamate found in food. For instance, the body does not distinguish between free glutamate from tomatoes, cheese or mushrooms and the glutamate from MSG added to foods. Glutamate is glutamate, whether naturally present or from MSGIs it safe?
Yes. MSG is one of the most extensively researched substances in the food supply and has been studied for more than forty years. Numerous international scientific assessments have been conducted, involving hundreds of studies. None of these have conclusively linked MSG to asthma or the infamous ‘Chinese Restaurant Syndrome’. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) reviewed the safety of MSG in 2003, concluding ‘there is no convincing evidence that MSG is a significant factor in causing systemic reactions resulting in severe illness or mortality’.
Examples of foods naturally high in glutamates include:
Hard cheeses like parmesan
Tomato concentrates and sauces
Stocks cubes and concentrates
Sauces such as soy, fish, oyster etc
Spreads such as Vegemite®, Promite®, Marmite® etc.
Foods containing added Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein (HVP)
October 26, 2009
#5
vegemite, promite and marmite? what does this have to do with proving that msg is good for you? it sounds like your response is just a promotion for these substances. You stated msg is the same as a naturally produced glutamate, that is not true. It contains un naturally processed glutamates that confuse and trick the body. for more check out http://www.msgtruth.org/whatisit.htm.
November 10, 2009
#6
I realy appreciate for such a wonderfull effort for above.
December 30, 2009
#7
fucking ass kike good article except msg is okay for you as long as u have a healthy diet and fucking exercise u shitty i eat mcdonalds chinese here and there and im fine. msg is just bad for fucking fatties because well…there fatties msg just makes them bigger and makes there cock not work as well cuz of the decrease in blood flow. fuck this website, this article and everyone. your hypotholumuses are making me want to grab an innocent infant and bite of its penis then spit it into your throat, castrate your liver and blend it into a poisionous alcoholic smoothee and make you die because i will also sew up your asshole and uniary tract so ur fecal matter sits inside of you having no where to go u mother fucking cuntscabs!
HAHAHAH im just kidding good article
January 2, 2010
#8
@Jim
You are one disturbed person. Like… more so than me. That’s rare.
January 25, 2010
#9
FIRST OF ALL you ROCK. How do you know this stuff, and I really love the way you write the content it stays funny. And the topic and it’s knowledge stays intact, AMAZING. When I started reading you post I have to read the whole of cause I just can’t leave it in the middle I have never read a whole post before in my life EVER.
Keep it up.
February 8, 2010
#10
Thank you for the information. I only have one grip: you can’t actually prove that MSG causes Autism (unless you actually can, in which case I would love to hear more!). They have no idea at this point what does cause it, and stating MSG as a cause is irresponsible, and discredits you. My 4 year old has Autism and has always eaten an organic, natural diet. I’ve been an organic health freak for years. I enjoyed the information you gave, but now wonder about your credibility…
February 8, 2010
#11
First of all… scientific research is ever-changing and therefore opinions are constantly improving and changing as well. People who were in the era of Charles Atlas were all about isometric training. People in the Arnold era were all about isolation. Now we have HIIT and another methods.
You’re telling me that all of this should be “discredited” because new information is available? That’s foolish. There are very little “concrete” rules in this field and you better get used to it. Consequently, My credibility does not hang on a thin string related which is tied to MSG, it hangs on one thing and one thing alone: RESULTS – Which I consistently deliver, point blank period.
As for the information you’re looking for. Go read “The Slow Poisoning Of America”