Why should MSG matter to a diabetic?

I have been cooking Asian dishes lately and most dishes require soy sauce and oyster sauce , and if they are not natural, they are laden with MSG.

Monosodium Glutamate, is a processed sodium salt of glutamic acid, one of the most common amino acids found in nature. As glutamate, it is present in virtually all foods. Glutamate is found naturally in foods such as tomatoes, mushrooms, broccoli, peas, cheese, meats, fish, even human milk . MSG is produced by a fermentation process of glutamate. The glutamate industry would love for you to believe that there is no difference between glutamate found in natural foods and that added as MSG.

Most of the glutamic acid with which consumers come in contact is found in protein where it is connected to (or bound to) other amino acids. There are two forms of glutamic acid found in nature: L-glutamic acid and D-glutamic acid. When glutamic acid is found in protein it is referred to as bound glutamic acid. The glutamic acid found in protein is

L-glutamic acid, only. Eating protein (which will contain bound glutamic acid that is

L-glutamic acid, only) does not cause either brain damage or adverse reactions.

Glutamic acid outsie of protein is referred to as free glutamic acid.

Manufactured/processed free glutamic acid (MSG) always contains D-glutamic acid, pyroglutamic acid, and various other contaminants in addition to L-glutamic acid.

Manufactured /processed free glutamic acid (MSG) also causes adverse reactions which include skin rash, migraine headache, depression, and seizures in humans.

MSG is an excitotoxin, a substance that overexcites cell neurons causing cell damage and, eventually, cell death. These excitotoxins are able to enter and cause damage to the brain because humans lack a blood-brain barrier in the hypothalamus. The MSG is then able to create a lesion in the hypothalamus allowing for abnormal development, including sexual reproduction and obesity.

As little as 1/10th of a tsp can give a severe reaction, and reactions can be dose related: the more you consume the greater chance of the reaction. Some common side effects include asthma , headaches, swelling in the joints and marked obesity.

MSG is used on poor quality food to enhance flavor. It is found in many dressings and sauces and is added to most infant formulas. Soy formulas, Isolated Soy Protein, and Texturized Vegetable Protein [TVP] in particular are loaded with MSG. Hydrolyzed vegetable protein contains up to 40% MSG.

MSG is also found in cheese, ice cream, beverages, medications, frozen meals, cookies and candies, canned soups, frozen dinners, and marinated meats. When eating out, beware of fast food sandwiches, as well as Chinese foods. At some Chinese restaurants, you can ask for "No MSG".

These ALWAYS contain MSG:

 Glutamate, Monosodium glutamate, Monopotassium glutamate, Glutamic acid, Calcium caseinate, Sodium caseinate, Gelatin, Textured protein, Hydrolyzed protein (any protein that is hydrolyzed i.e. Corn Gluten , Pea Protein ), Plant protein extract, Yeast extract, Yeast food, Autolyzed yeast, Yeast nutrient.