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I've found that cooking with MSG has reduced my salt intake. The Umami taste seems to me at least related to salt. Whether it's a good change or not.. No idea
by greazy 2y ago
I've found that cooking with MSG has reduced my salt intake. The Umami taste seems to me at least related to salt.
Whether it's a good change or not.. No idea.
- wenc 2y agoI switched to MSG and have definitely found it less salty and more delicious. The sodium level is definitely lower. My blood pressure is still well regulated. I’ve eaten MSG my entire life with no ill effects. MSG got a bad rap but it’s really quite safe. It’s found in various forms in things like parmigianno reggiano cheese, seaweed, etc. It can be overused to cover up bad ingredients and make up for poor cooking skills but when used correctly it’s a great flavor enhancer that is better than salt.
- OutOfHere 2y agoMSG is about sensitivity. It is not safe for those sensitive to it. The logic is that glutamate is highly excitatory in the brain, in everyone's brain. Sensitive persons have lost the ability to regulate glutamate too well. Others do fine.
- wenc 2y agoNo. Some people are sensitive to it yes. But it is not unsafe. There are no proven long term effects and no treatment is needed. (Some people are also sensitive to sugar like me — due to gout — but sugar is not unsafe) Please read the research claims critically instead of posting a knee jerk reaction.
- OutOfHere 2y agoYou don't look to know the first thing about excitotoxicity or even about glycotoxicity. If you keep abusing excitotoxins, they have a kindling effect which will cause brain damage and seizures in the long term. With sugar, similarly there is diabetes. Your gout is a hard indication that you have failed to filter your diet.
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- Detrytus 2y agoWait, isn't MSG even worse for your health than salt?
- wenc 2y agoNope it is not. It’s a myth. MSG, like butter, has been maligned over the decades. https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/monosodium-glutamate/faq-20058196 https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-h...
- OutOfHere 2y agoPlease don't spread lies about MSG. Its sensitivity is real, not a myth. Not everyone is affected.
- wenc 2y agoDid you even read the link? Read it. I highly object to your pejorative insinuation.
- OutOfHere 2y agoOh I read it, but I am not sure if you did. The symptoms are listed. These symptoms are a good indication to avoid it in those that are sensitive to it. For those people, it will add up to be pretty bad for their health if they continue to take it. If the body is signaling to not do something, then don't do it!!!
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- darthrupert 2y agoRight back at you. Stop spreading lies about MSG, or if you claim they are not lies, show some actual evidence.