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The number one fattening ingredient isn’t sugar or fat; Here’s how MSG is making you gain weightWhy is MSG considered harmful to health?How does MSG make you fat, fat?What are other effects of MSG on your health?brain disordercauses headacheCommon Foods That Are Rich in MSGAnimal-Based ProteinCheesevegetablesprocessed meatsSaucecan foodspices
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The number one fattening ingredient isn’t sugar or fat; Here’s how MSG is making you gain weight
While sugar and saturated fat are mostly blamed for weight gain and obesity, experts say that monosodium glutamate or MSG – a common flavoring substance, is making you fat and is extremely harmful to your health. Read on to know other side effects too.
MSG causes what is known as the MSG-system complex to make you feel sick after eating Chinese food.
The popular flavor enhancer MSG or monosodium glutamate – often associated with Chinese food and after-dinner headaches – is also expanding your waistline, making you fat.
According to experts, people who eat more MSG are more likely to be overweight and the increased risk isn’t just because you’re filling yourself with MSG-rich foods. The link between high MSG intake and overweight persists even after taking into account the total number of calories you eat.
Used in the food industry for over 100 years, MSG is a white, odorless, crystalline powder also known as E621. It dissolves easily in water, dissociating into sodium and free glutamate. MSG is made by fermenting carb sources like beets, sugarcane and jaggery.
Why is MSG considered harmful to health?
MSG causes what is known as the MSG-system complex to make you feel sick after eating Chinese food. According to various studies, this additive is highly toxic and associated with an increased risk of metabolic disorders – primarily high insulin resistance, high blood sugar levels and diabetes.
How does MSG make you fat, fat?
While experts say it’s not clear why MSG and weight gain are linked together, studies suggest it may have something to do with the hormone leptin — which regulates appetite and metabolism.
According to research, people who consume more MSG produces more leptin And hence, consumption of this additive leads to leptin resistance – Your body not properly processing the energy it gets from food. And this may explain why people who eat more MSG gain weight, no matter how many calories they consume.
What are other effects of MSG on your health?
brain disorder
Glutamate plays an important role in brain function by acting as a neurotransmitter – a chemical substance that stimulates nerve cells to transmit signals. Therefore, it causes brain toxicity by overstimulating nerve cells due to excessive glutamate levels in the brain, resulting in cell death.
causes headache
Regular consumption of foods loaded with preservatives such as canned soups, chips and Chinese takeaways can cause severe headaches and migraines.
Common Foods That Are Rich in MSG
While MSG is naturally present in many different foods – especially those that are high in protein, it is also added to ingredients and other foods during processing. Some foods that contain MSG are:
Animal-Based Protein
Chicken, Beef, Salmon, Mackerel, Scallops, Crab, Shrimp
Cheese
Parmesan, Emmental, Cheddar, Roquefort
vegetables
Tomato, Onion, Cabbage, Green Peas, Spinach, Mushroom, Broccoli
processed meats
Pepperoni, Bacon, Pastrami, Sausage, Salami
Sauce
Soy sauce, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, salad dressing
can food
Canned soups, canned tuna, frozen foods, crackers, potato chips, flavored snacks
spices
spice mixture, rub
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